A Spark of Genius

A Spark of Genius

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A Spark of Genius episodes

  • Season 1 Reflection
    Emerson sits down (virtually) with Mrs. Callahan to reflect on the first season of A Spark of Genius. Thank you for listening! We’ll see you for Season 2 in the fall!
    22 min
  • Class Pets

    Should there be a class pet in your classroom?  Emerson sits down with Delaney G and Sammy this week to discuss whether we should be allowed to have pets in class.  

    9 min
  • Grades
    Emerson had a very interesting conversation with #TMGenius 5th graders Peyton and Maelynn about whether kids should have grades and how they help!
    6 min
  • Video Games

    Are video games too violent for kids?  Emerson sits down with Isaac and Meadow as they discuss violence in video games today.

    8 min
  • Phones

    Should kids our age should phones?  Listen as Emerson discusses this topic with fellow fourth graders Jett, Declan, and Mia.  Each #TMGenius brings some great insight to the table!  

    12 min
  • Stress Toys
    Listen as Emerson sits down with two #TMGenius fifth graders, Justin and Clover, as they shared their thoughts about stress toys in the classroom.  Then, she checks in with some teachers about what they think!
    8 min
  • Snow Days
    Emerson sits down with the Kenton County School District Safety Officer, Teal Nally to discuss snow days. Who makes the decision to call off school? What factors need to be in place in order to call a snow day? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
    10 min
  • Homework
    Homework...love it or hate it? Listen as Emerson discusses with Charlie and Norah about whether or not kids should have homework.
    6 min

About A Spark of Genius

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Student-led podcast created by Emerson, a fourth grade student at Taylor Mill Elementary. Tune in to listen to Emerson host healthy debates and conversations with her friends about issues important to…