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Fan Favorite Story Themes: Reimagined fairy tales, fables, tall tales, fantasy and folklore, mysteries and spy adventures, Greek mythology, Wonderland adventures, pirate adventures, spooky Halloween stories, STEAM heroes, historical figures, SEL stories, dinosaur stories, bedtime sleep stories and lullabies.

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Rapunzel | STEM Princess Fairy Tale

March 24, 2022 • Jonathan Cormur, Melissa Victor • Season 3 • Episode 43

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“Question everything!” That’s Rapunzel’s motto. The princess from Mythdom breaks all fairy tale stereotypes when she tells the story that her time in the tower was for scientific innovation and experimentation. Her patented, three-step, hair strengthening system could win her a STEM scholarship! Can she shimmy down the tower’s trellis and make her way through the peat bog path to get to the science fair in time?

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS:This is our reimagining of the fairy tale “Rapunzel.” The character, Rapunzel, breaks traditional princess stereotypes, demonstrating a passion for STEM, especially science and invention. It encourages being curious, asking questions, keeping an open mind and not holding onto oversimplified views of people or ideas.

Episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/rapunzel

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SPECIAL THANKS: Melissa Victor is our modern Rapunzel, the STEM princess! She is the creator and host of Stoopkid Stories podcast and musical. Visit her website: https://stoopkidstories.com/

CREDITS: This episode has been a Jonincharacter production. Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson and edited by Molly Murphy. Jonathan and Mr. Redge characters performed by Jonathan Cormur. Rapunzel performed by Melissa Victor from Stoopkid Stories. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.

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GROWNUPS: Dorktales Storytime is more than a stories for kids podcast. Every visit to our Once Upon a Time world invites kids to discover reimagined fairy tales, fables, Greek myths, mysteries, fantasy adventures, pirate adventures, bedtime stories, Halloween stories, dinosaur stories, and inspiring stories about historical figures and STEAM pioneers. We believe a well-told story brings families together, opens the door to meaningful conversations, and helps every child know they belong and their imagination can change the world.

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