I recently received a question from my friends in Ms. Laurie's summer class at Riverside Academy. They wanted to know who performs the puppet character, Charlie, in all my videos. Here is the (surprising?) answer, along with a behind-the-scenes look at how my videos are made. I enjoyed making this video and would be happy to answer more questions from viewers. Click here to … [Read more...] about Q & A With Mr. Kipley & Charlie
Videos for Classrooms
Recommended “First Day of School” Books For Children
The first day of school can be scary and overwhelming for young children. Help ease their fears by reading some of these wonderful books together over the summer. THE PIGEON HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL!Words and Pictures by Mo Willems "What if there is math? Why does the alphabet have so many LETTERS?! What will the other birds THINK of me?" As with all the "Pigeon" books, … [Read more...] about Recommended “First Day of School” Books For Children
Learn About Summer: Seasons Video for Kids
Learn about summer in this fun and entertaining seasons video for kids. In this episode, Charlie, Mr. Kipley, and Oliver Mouse learn about summer including vocabulary words like "Summer Solstice" and "Humidity". They learn about summer weather in different regions of the United States, what animals/insects do in summer, what people do in summer, and fun ways to stay cool in the … [Read more...] about Learn About Summer: Seasons Video for Kids
Learn to Count 1-20 Song for Kids
Kindergarten, preschool, and home school children learn to count 1 to 20 with this Pirate Counting Song. Ideal for classrooms and home schooling, this fun pirate video teaches children numbers and counting from 1 to 20. Preschool and kindergarten children will love counting along with Stinky Pete the Pirate as he helps MacGillicudy Macaw count a school of fish, a group of … [Read more...] about Learn to Count 1-20 Song for Kids
Good Morning Songs for Children
Get the school day started with these energetic and upbeat good morning songs for children. Featuring puppets and animation along with "live" performances, these songs are perfect for morning announcements and circle time, in-person or distance learning. These songs are designed as a transition to help kids get focused and ready to learn, a fun and positive way to start the … [Read more...] about Good Morning Songs for Children



