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TBL TV Stories & Songs
Episodes, songs and the lessons behind them from Teach Between the Lines TV.


The Tree That Remembered Spring: A Story About Sankofa and the Stories We Carry
Episode 5 of The Stories Symbols Tell: an ancient tree loses his branch, and a tiny seedling helps him discover that his stories can still help others grow. Watch the video inspired by Sankofa, plus discussion questions.
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6 days ago3 min read
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The Bird Who Went Back for Tomorrow: A Story About Learning from the Past
Episode 3 of The Stories Symbols Tell: a little bird, a forgotten song and a storm that leads her home. Watch the video inspired by Sankofa, plus discussion questions and a lesson plan for grades 2â4.
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Oct 132 min read
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Somebody Before Me: Three Inventor Songs for Curious Kids
Three one-minute songs about Black inventors Garrett Morgan, Lonnie Johnson and Marie Van Brittan Brown, each asking "Who made this?" and "How do we know?" Watch all three, plus discussion questions and Kâ3 teacher packets.
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Oct 123 min read
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The Two Crocodiles Who Shared a River: A Story About Working Together
Episode 2 of The Stories Symbols Tell: two crocodiles, one river and a rope that can't hold back a storm. Watch the video inspired by Funtunfunefu Denkyemfunefu, plus discussion questions and a lesson plan for grades 2â4.
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Oct 122 min read
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The Ram Who Learned to Bend: A Story About Strength and Humility
Episode 1 of The Stories Symbols Tell: an illustrated story about a proud ram, a patient tortoise and Dwennimmen, the Adinkra symbol of strength and humility. Watch the video, plus discussion questions and a lesson plan for grades 2â4.
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Oct 122 min read
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