While I was searching for a short video to show my 2nd graders to motivate them to go above and beyond what is expected, I came across this little gem by Colin Hesterly. It’s 2 minutes long (the perfect length for my 7 & 8 year old audience) and the lovely animation and creativity deliver the message without being heavy-handed.
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Hi,
This is really a gem. The animation is awesome but also the story behind. I guess your 7yr. audience will love it. Thanks for sharing.
I agree! They did enjoy it – and wanted to watch it again!