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The Moth
The Moth Radio Hour: Kids Leading
Aug 22, 2023
A father and daughter navigate through challenging terrain while hiking. A person faces the horrifying prospect of a failing grade. A passionate performer auditions for a school play. A speaker shares their desire to audition for a school production. A speaker gains popularity on social media. A teacher recounts their experience teaching kindergarten about numbers in different languages.
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- The power of storytelling lies in its ability to promote representation and embrace diversity.
- Engaging students through interactive and inclusive activities can lead to transformative experiences.
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Teaching Childhood Languages
The speaker reflects on a classroom experience where he attempted to tell a story to a kindergarten class but faced constant interruptions. He decided to engage the children by teaching them numbers in different languages, starting with Spanish and then inviting students to share numbers in Portuguese, Chinese, and Arabic. The experience was transformative for the shy Portuguese girl who participated and spoke for the first time in class, leading the speaker to reflect on representation, diversity, and the power of storytelling.
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