Maple Kat Chat
Maple Crest STEM Elementary's Podcast for students to share their voice and be creators with technology.
Episodes
22 episodes
Episode 21: Don't Let the Pigeon Story written and read by Miss Reding's Class
Miss Reding's Class have been reading books written by Mo Willems and LOVE the Pigeon books!!! The kids worked so hard on creating their own version of “Don’t let the Pigeon…”. They have become such wonderful authors and illustrator...
Episode 17 First Grade Habitat Project- The Temperate Deciduous Forest
A temperate deciduous forest is a habitat with four distinct seasons and many trees that lose their leaves in the fall. In their podcast, students shared what they learned about this forest environment and the specific animals the...
Episode 20: First Grade Habitat Project- Freshwater
Freshwater habitats include places like ponds, lakes, and rivers, where the water is not salty. Our student researchers shared facts about the plants and animals that live in these water-filled homes, detailing the specific freshwater enviro...
Episode 19: First Grade Animal Habitat- Saltwater
Saltwater habitats are the vast oceans that cover most of our planet, filled with everything from shallow coral reefs to deep, dark water. In this episode, students shared facts about the incredible diversity of ocean life and the specific s...
Episode 18 First Grade Habitat Project -African Savanna
The East African Savanna is a wide grassland that has both very rainy and very dry seasons. Students discussed the diverse life found on the savanna, sharing facts about this unique grassland habitat and the specific animals they researched ...
Episode 16: First Grade Habitat Project- The Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert is a very dry, hot place where animals and plants must find ways to live with very little water. Our young podcasters explained the unique ways desert animals find food and shelter, sharing facts about the desert environme...
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Episode 15: First Grade Animal Habitat Project: The Tropical Rainforest
The tropical rainforest is a warm, wet, and humid place where tall trees create a leafy canopy high above the ground. Students shared fascinating facts about the layers of the rainforest and the specific animals they researched that live in thi...
Episode 14: First Grade Habitat Project- The Arctic Habitat
The Arctic is a cold and windy place where the ground is frozen for much of the year, filled with ice and snow. In this episode, students shared amazing facts about how their animals have adapted to survive in this freezing environment, incl...
Episode 13: Art, Heart, and Kindness at the Gala
In this special episode recorded live at the Maple Crest STEM Winter Art Gala, we go beyond the gallery walls to explore the true masterpiece of our school: Kindness.Listen in as we capture the heart of the evening—where fa...
Episode 12: 40 Book Challenge with Mrs. Diveley
What does it take to read 40 books in a school year? Today on the Kat Chat, Mrs. Diveley and a few of her top readers stop by the studio to share their journey. From graphic novels to thick chapter books, these students proved that with a littl...
Episode 11: Kindergarten Readiness with Mrs. York and Mrs. Reding
Class is in session! 🍎 This week on Maple Kat Chat, we’re joined by our amazing kindergarten teaching team to talk all things Kindergarten Readiness.We’re breaking down the different areas to help get your little one ready for k...
Episode 11: STEM-Power and Olympic Gold! Thursday Recap
In this episode, we explore the "Golden Thursday" that shook up the leaderboard. We cheer for Team USA’s historic win in figure skating and their "nail-biter" hockey victory over their biggest rivals, Team Canada....
Episode 10: Gold Medals and Nail-Biters: Our Wednesday Recap!
The action in Italy is heating up even while the weather stays frosty. In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we recap everything that happened on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.We’re cheering extra loud today for ...
Episode 9: Snow, Speed, and STEM: Our 2026 Winter Olympics Weekend Recap!
Grab your mittens and get ready to roar, Maple Kats! In this episode of the Maple Kat Chat, we’re diving into all the "cool" action from the past weekend at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy.We talk about the science of s...
Episode 8: Gold, Silver, and Goals: Everything Day 6
Want to know what happened while you were in class? We’ve got you covered! Today we recap Chloe Kim’s silver medal run, the U.S. Hockey team’s dominant 5-1 victory, and the photo-finish in the Women’s 5,000m speedskating. We’re also sharing the...
Episode 7: Winter Olympic Recap Day 6
Welcome back to the Maple Kat Chat! In today’s episode, our student reporters at Maple Crest STEM Elementary are diving into all the action from Day 6 of the 2026 Winter Olympics.We’re breaking down the latest number...
Episode 6: Our 5th grade Take on Day 4 of the 2026 Winter Olympics
The 2026 Winter Games are officially in high gear! In this episode, we recap a historic Day 4 from Italy. We’re breaking down Ilia Malinin’s gravity-defying "Quad God" performance, the high-stakes drama on the Stelvio downhill piste invol...
Episode 5: Winter Olympic Mascots with Vic and Evie
How do you turn a mountain mammal into a global icon? Today on Maple Kat Chat, 4th graders Vic and Evie tell us about the 2026 Wnter Olympic mascots, Tina and Milo. From Winter camouflage to Italian inspiration, we're exploring the ...
Episode 4: It’s a jungle in the Purr-duction Suite! 🐾🎙️
Our latest episode of Kat Chat is officially live! Join Mrs. Daleo and Mrs. Wade as they host a "wild" group of 1st-grade experts. Some of our students stepped up to the mic to share their original informational stories inspired by T...
Episode 3: The Snow Day Scorecard
Not all snow is created equal, and the Maple Kat Chat crew is here to prove it! This week, we’re looking back at our last day off through the eyes of our student Snowologists. From "Powder Perfection" to "The Slushy Mess," we’re giving a...
Episode 2: Paws, Prompts, and Punctuation!
What happens when reading fluency finally "clicks"? Pure excitement! This week on Maple Kat Chat, we’re celebrating our hard work on expression and tone. Hear how a few simple punctuation marks turned a short passage into a major...
Episode 1: Mrs. Daleo & Mason Chat: E-Learning Kickoff & Golden Tickets
It’s Day 1 of E-Learning, and the podcast is officially live! Mrs. Daleo and Mason sit down (virtually!) to discuss the school's Golden Ticket program and how students can stay motivated from home. Special guest Mr. Snyd...