Odin, the king of Asgard, was plagued by nightmares. Three fearsome figures haunted his dreams: a massive, writhing shadow; a shambling, rotting corpse; and worst of all, a monstrous beast with a deadly bite. Though their true forms were...

Alisha is a designer and educator interested in exploring experiential and experimental ways of integrating storytelling, craft, wellness, play, and interactive technologies to create participatory learning practices. Her practice...

As Liyana's story expands, we learn about the challenges she and her family face, including abuse and neglect from her father and his eventual death from HIV/AIDS. Her mother also falls ill with AIDS and dies, leaving Liyana with the...

TED Fellow Zahra Al-Mahdi was raised by screens -- "storytelling machines" like TV and the internet that shaped her sense of self and reality. Now a multimedia artist and filmmaker, she challenges common historical narratives and...

When a parent is sent to prison, the unintended victims of their crimes are their own children -- without stability and support, kids are at higher risk for mental health and development issues. In a heartfelt talk, Alan Crickmore...

Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, had a deep interest in the emerging art of photography, becoming a skilled amateur photographer. Among his subjects was Alice Liddell, the inspiration behind "Alice's Adventures in...

For forty years, Alex Kotlowitz has been telling stories from the heart of America, deeply intimate tales of struggle and perseverance. He is the author of four books, including his most recent, An American Summer: Love and Death in...

Artist Raghava KK demos his new children's book for iPad with a fun feature: when you shake it, the story -- and your perspective -- changes. In this charming short talk, he invites all of us to shake up our perspective a little bit.

Storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy spins a funny, wise and luminous tale of parents and kids, starring her Cuban mother. Settle in and enjoy the ride -- Mama's driving!

TED Fellow Sophal Ear shares the compelling story of his family's escape from Cambodia under the rule of the Khmer Rouge. He recounts his mother's cunning and determination to save her children.

This talk paints the funny and touching story of a little boy who pursued a simple passion: to draw and write stories. With the help of a supporting cast of family and teachers, Jarrett J. Krosoczka tells how he grew up to create beloved...

Bintou, a 12-year-old Muslim girl, and Gaus, a nine-year-old Christian boy, found themselves on opposite sides of a sectarian civil war spreading across the Central African Republic in 2012. Novo Films interviewed dozens of children from...

Legendary South African storyteller, Gcina Mhlophe, guides five orphaned children from Eswatini as they collaborate to craft an original fairytale drawn from their darkest memories and brightest dreams. Their fictional character,...

In this clip, the children narrate Liyana's story as she endures a journey through harsh conditions without water or food, feeling exhausted and weak. The difficulty Liyana is facing mirrors what some of the children feel on a trip to...

The children reflect on the challenges in Liyana's story and their own lives, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and hope. Liyana's story parallels their experiences, teaching them to be brave and resilient. They express a...

The children continue to narrate the story of Liyana as she faces dangerous animals, hunger, and exhaustion. Liyana's greatest challenge arises when she encounters a monstrous creature in a dark cave while trying to rescue her...

The children delve deeper into building Liyana's story, with her continuing her journey and encountering various adventures. They describe beautiful sunrises, chameleons, and an amazing view of the ocean. Later that night though,...

The art that children create can inspire them to tell amazing stories. By creating their own stories, children begin to understand characters, themes and settings.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will design a new story...

Looking at illustrations before reading the words in picture books helps children see that there are many different ways of telling stories.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will look at the pictures in a book, then retell...

"Families need to be ready for whatever weather is coming and to help children prepare for the unexpected.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will design and play a game that helps them explore different types of weather....

Nature and art can inspire children to tell amazing stories. Creating animal stories helps children understand the difference between fact and fiction.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will create an imaginary animal and...

Stories can spark children’s curiosity about the wider world and help them connect with the lives of other kids who live in different countries.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will create a travel journal from a personal...

"Making visual connections between the present and the future helps to open gateways and expand possibilities.



Futurists predict that the majority of students will work in jobs that do not even exist today. In this activity,...

"Skills and mindsets that students cultivate today, including curiosity, imagination, open-mindedness, persistence and growth mindset, prepare them for STEAM careers.



In this activity, children aged 12-14 and parents will work...