News From the Greypevine

Welcome to Kid-Cast.com's first airing of The Greypevine! The Greypevine is a fifth grade class from Illinois, and they're working hard to create regularly delivered podcasts that will inform and entertain anyone who would like to listen. They'd love to hear any questions or comments you have that might help them to produce a better 'cast. This podcast is fun and entertaining, as well as very well produced! Kid-Cast.com loved the Daredevil Corner as well as all of other very informative and hysterical sections from this very talented bunch!

This is The Greypevine's longest episode yet, and their first on the Kid-Cast Network. We, and they, think that's a GOOD thing!

In this EXCITING episode:

• Did You Know - Buckle up, because this is by far the greatest number of amazing facts we've ever done in one segment. They come at you fast, but they are incredibly interesting!


• Check It Out - Another guest appearance, and a surprising/shocking ending that will have everyone talking.


• Updates - All kinds of special guests on this one along with all kinds of great updates. We also share a new idea that we'll need your help with, so make sure you pay close attention!


• Any Way You Want It - A NEW segment! We're excited about this one, and yes, your #1 request is finally fulfilled right from the start.


• Email and Blog- We've been getting some AWESOME feedback lately. We talk about some of our emails and blog comments, and of course, watch out for those flying rodents!


• Daredevil's Corner - Another NEW segment! This one is just flat out amazing. We promise you won't be disappointed, and you might just find yourself feeling a bit patriotic when it's all said and done. Thanks to Mrs. Dowdy's class for the excellent dare.

Our new segments rely on your feedback, so give us your ideas either on our blog or in an email! Enjoy the show! Check out The Greypevine blog for even more stuff!

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Podcast Rating: [E]

GT Tech Podcast: The TAKS Get STOMPED!

Join the Fifth Grade GT Tech students of Herrera Academy of Technology as they discuss this week's current events - the TAKS Test in Reading. Listen to these students explain how they prepared for the tests, what it was like during them, and how it feels to STOMP THE TAKS!

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Podcast Rating: [E]

PJ's Kid-cast 4: Wii Special

PJ comes back to give us a special episode of the Kid-cast! In this episode, PJ talks about the new Nintendo Wii .

Topics Include:

• Wii Games, like Wii Sports and Elebits


• Mii's - What are they?


• The Wii Remote


• and much more!

Don't forget, when you're playing on a Wii, safety is extremely important. Be sure to tightly secure your wrist strap and give yourself plenty of room between you, furniture and other players. Nothing spoils fun like getting hurt, so be safe and enjoy the Wii!

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Podcast Rating: [E]

Hattech Podcast: The Little Rock Nine, 1957

We bring you another episode of the HATTech Podcast! Featuring The Little Rock Nine, 1957.


Greetings Everybody!
I am Marissa, from Ms. Jackson's 5th grade class at Herrera Elementary in Houston, TX. We are celebrating Black History Month - Episode 2.

Feature Highlight: The Little Rock Nine 1957

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Podcast Rating: [E]

Hattech Podcast: Herrera Elementary, Houston TX

Learn some amazing facts about Pulitzer Prize Winning Toni Morrison, from Margaret of Herrera Elementary in Houston, TX, as part of the African American Experience for the entire month of February.

Greetings everybody!

I am Margaret, our first podcaster at Herrera Elementary in Houston TX.

We are celebrating Black History Month.

Feature Highlight: Toni Morrison, Writer and Editor

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Podcast Rating: [E]

Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom

If you are like most families, Disney World is a great place to visit. If you go, you go back, again, and again... Your Kid-cast.com kids are no different. One of these great kids named "PJ" loves to go to Disney - he's got a trip planned in the next couple of months. Until then, he'll have to keep himself remembering and busy with Disney's Virtual Magic Kingdom (VMK).

VMK is one of those great, kid-safe, sites where kids can travel around a digital playground version of Disney's Magic Kingdom. You'll recognize all kinds of things right out of the parks after you create your login. It's really easy to do, and you'll be up and running around the park in no time! You'll get treated to those favorite places, like Big Thunder Mountain, and The Jungle Cruise. But, that's not all you'll see. You'll get to play games, solve puzzles, and take challenges that will make you feel like you're right there in the park!

The nice part, for parents, is knowing that your kids can be left alone with this site without too much supervision (though, we at kid-cast.com always recommend sitting with your kids and enjoying the fun and monitoring their online behavior), because even though this site is a simulator with characters (other members) walking around and chatting, Disney has created a special chat engine that only allows "Disney Words" to be used. Kids won't be able to disclose information about their names, addresses, or phone numbers. So, you can feel safe that predators won't be getting in the way of your child's fun.

So, check out this really fun site and remember your Disney Vacation!

Dallas Stonewall Jackson Elementary: Special Events

The Dallas based Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, in the DallasISD school district, are our newest bunch of smart-thinking, fun, and entertaining kids bringing us some great podcasts! In this episode, we we hear about Special Events that are so fun... they're magical!

4. Special Events with Spy Gal and Icebox [Listen]

• Special events rule the school!
• Decorating the school: a magical tradition
• Guest Speakers and storytellers
• Costume day
• Awesome plays we do
• Travel the world without leaving your neighborhood!
• We can say Bye... in lots of different languages!

Enjoy these four podcasts from this enthusiastic group with a great teacher leading the way!

Podcast Rating: [E]

Dallas Stonewall Jackson Elementary: Sign-Choir

The Dallas based Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, in the DallasISD school district, are our newest bunch of smart-thinking, fun, and entertaining kids bringing us some great podcasts! In this episode, we we hear about The Sign Choir.

3. The Sign Choir: Amislan singers of Stonewall Jackson Elementary [Listen]

• What is sign language?
• Do you know how to sign? Fourth and fifth graders practice weekly
• Practicing for Performances
• We wear our sign-fashion!
• Where have we performed?
• Why are we learning sign?
• People who are hearing impaired get great educations, just like the rest of us

Enjoy these four podcasts from this enthusiastic group with a great teacher leading the way!

Podcast Rating: [E]

Dallas Stonewall Jackson Elementary School: Gardening

The Dallas based Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, in the DallasISD school district, are our newest bunch of smart-thinking, fun, and entertaining kids bringing us some great podcasts! In this episode, we we hear about Gardening with the veggies doin' the talkin'.

2. Gardening with Brock Broccoli, Peter Pepper and Tommy Tomato [Listen]

• The Amazing garden at Stonewall Jackson Elementary
• Kindergarten through fifth grade help on this garden
• Mr. Painter helps the students and other fun garden characters
• Wanna know how many times every student plants something? Listen!
• What we do, why we do it, and healthy things we get from it, and some of our garden friends
• The vegetables are happy they're at Stonewall Jackson Elementary!

Enjoy these four podcasts from this enthusiastic group with a great teacher leading the way!

Podcast Rating: [E]

Dallas' Stonewall Jackson Elementary's First Podcasts

Kid-cast.com is proud to welcome a new group of young podcasters to our network: The Dallas based Stonewall Jackson Elementary School, in the DallasISD school district, are our newest bunch of smart-thinking, fun, and entertaining kids bringing us some great podcasts!

In this installment, they've done four - count 'em - FOUR podcasts to talk about all kinds of topics, from dancing to gardening, sign language, and great special events information. Give all four of them a listen; you'll be sure to enjoy them!

Here's the first installment: Ballroom Dancing!


1. Ballroom Dancing With Sooner Gal and UT Girl [Listen]

• Fifth graders learning Ballroom Dancing, and it's not boring!
• 10 Different kinds of dances
• Respect for everyone involved
• Fun Single Dances like the Electric Slide and the Macarena
• Movies to watch: Mad Hot Ballroom.
• Ask your school about a Ballroom Dancing curriculum.

Enjoy these four podcasts from this enthusiastic group with a great teacher leading the way!

Podcast Rating: [E]