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The 4th Grade Innovators Podcast

The 4th Grade Innovators Podcast

By Zach Rondot

We are a 4th grade class in Michigan sharing out our learning with the world. One of our class goals is to make a positive impact on the world. From wise word quote discussions to book reviews, this podcast will help inspire listeners to level up their life.
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S1 EP 1: All About The Growth Mindset

The 4th Grade Innovators PodcastNov 01, 2018

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Season 5 Finale: Advice to Future 4th Graders

Season 5 Finale: Advice to Future 4th Graders

This is our final episode of season 5 recorded on our second to last day of school. This year's 4th grade innovators pass along their best advice for anyone going to 4th grade next year. We hope all of our listeners have a great summer!

Jun 15, 202305:05
S5 E5: Strategies to calm down

S5 E5: Strategies to calm down

In this episode the 4th Grade Innovators share some strategies to calm down and relax when feeling upset. Let's face it, we all have times when we get upset so this will help during those times.

Jun 02, 202304:25
S5 E4: Improve Your Writing with Powerful Words

S5 E4: Improve Your Writing with Powerful Words

Our class has a Word of the Day every day to help improve our writing and vocabulary. In this episode we share some of our favorite words to help you improve your writing. This is an episode you can listen to more than once when you need help improving your writing!

May 25, 202306:43
S5 E3: The Seven Habits of Happy Kids

S5 E3: The Seven Habits of Happy Kids

For the past seven weeks we have been studying the 7 habits of happy kids book written by Sean Covey. Now that we are experts on this topic we wanted to share our learning with the world!

Feb 09, 202309:29
S5 E2: 21 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer & Kindness

S5 E2: 21 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer & Kindness

In this episode we give 21 ways that you and your family can give back during the  holiday time. We hope you will be inspired to give back and help others because one act of kindness creates an endless ripple that goes forever.

Dec 15, 202207:57
S5 E1 - Guide to a Growth Mindset

S5 E1 - Guide to a Growth Mindset

We are back for season 5 with a new group of 4th graders! Today we tackled our favorite topic, The Growth Mindset! 

Nov 18, 202207:54
S4 E9: Genius Hour Project Showcase

S4 E9: Genius Hour Project Showcase

For the last two weeks our class has been working on passion projects. A few students wanted to share their learning with the world through this podcast episode!

Jun 13, 202202:27
S4 E8: Summer Reading Recommendations

S4 E8: Summer Reading Recommendations

Looking for a great book this summer?? In our 4th "Summer Series" podcast the 4th Grade Innovators give their favorite book recommendations that they have read this year. Happy reading!

Jun 09, 202203:37
S4 E7: Summer Activities with Family or in a Car Ride

S4 E7: Summer Activities with Family or in a Car Ride

In this episode of our Summer Series, we teach you some fun activities you can do on a long travel trip or things you can do with your family if you will be spending time with them this summer!

Jun 07, 202202:33
S4 EP6: A Guide to Fun Summer Activities

S4 EP6: A Guide to Fun Summer Activities

In this episode we share some fun activities kids can do over the summer and craft ideas they can make to have fun and be creative.

Jun 06, 202202:44
S4 E5: Tips to Having a Positive Summer

S4 E5: Tips to Having a Positive Summer

Summer is almost here! (or for some of you, it is here already.) The 4th Grade Innovators share some tips to having a positive summer in this episode.

Jun 06, 202204:19
S4 E4: What is an Innovator?

S4 E4: What is an Innovator?

Our class, just like our podcast, is called the 4th Grade Innovators. But what does it mean to be an innovator?? Listen to find out!

Mar 15, 202205:28
S4 E3: Book Buzz!

S4 E3: Book Buzz!

In this episode 4th graders share some of their favorite book recommendations! If you are looking for new books to read, listen here for some suggestions! Happy Reading!

Jan 28, 202204:19
The 4th Grade Innovators Guide to New Years Resolutions

The 4th Grade Innovators Guide to New Years Resolutions

In this episode we teach you about setting a New Year's Resolutions and picking One Word to guide your year.

Jan 18, 202204:59
S4 E1: 27 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer

S4 E1: 27 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer

In this episode The 4th Grade Innovators are back to inspire you with ways to spread kindness and do good deeds around the holiday season. Listen to hear ideas of how to do good deeds at school, at home, in your community, and even to people around the world! What will you do this holiday season to spread some positive holiday cheer?

Dec 13, 202106:35
S3 EP3: The Innovator's Guide to the Past, Present, and Future

S3 EP3: The Innovator's Guide to the Past, Present, and Future

For the past few weeks, we have been working on a social studies project which started at looking at Michigan's past and how Henry Ford's Assembly Line has a dramatic change in the world of manufacturing. We have also looked at the present and future to determine what skills and knowledge kids today will need to be successful in the future! As a class, we took a virtual field trip to an Amazon warehouse to see how much factories have changed from the past.

May 25, 202109:38
S3 EP2: The Innovator's Guide to Mindfulness

S3 EP2: The Innovator's Guide to Mindfulness

In this episode, the 4th Grade Innovators teach you about Mindfulness. Students break down what it means to be mindful, why you should be mindful, how to be more mindful in your life. 

May 05, 202106:50
S3 EP1: One Year in a Pandemic

S3 EP1: One Year in a Pandemic

In this episode, the 4th Grade Innovators describe the last 12 months of living in a pandemic. From virtual school and all the changes and challenges that have come, we hope to inspire you with some ways to stay positive during this time!

Mar 24, 202110:15
EP 5: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

EP 5: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

In the last two months, our world has completely changed in so many ways. The purpose of this mini-podcast series is to have conversations with my 4th-grade students and to hear how this unique time has affected them and how they are staying positive through it all. This gives a unique look into the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of kids.

In this episode, I talk with John, Jonathan, and Charlie

May 18, 202009:35
EP 4: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

EP 4: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

In the last two months, our world has completely changed in so many ways. The purpose of this mini-podcast series is to have conversations with my 4th-grade students and to hear how this unique time has affected them and how they are staying positive through it all. This gives a unique look into the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of kids.

In this episode, the first conversation is with Rishik and Vishaagan and the second conversation is with Micah and Ajita.

May 18, 202010:47
EP 3: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

EP 3: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

In the last two months, our world has completely changed in so many ways. The purpose of this mini-podcast series is to have conversations with my 4th-grade students and to hear how this unique time has affected them and how they are staying positive through it all. This gives a unique look into the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of kids.

In this episode, I talk with Gianna, Kennedy, and Lauryn.

May 18, 202009:01
EP 2: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

EP 2: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

In the last two months, our world has completely changed in so many ways. The purpose of this mini-podcast series is to have conversations with my 4th-grade students and to hear how this unique time has affected them and how they are staying positive through it all. This gives a unique look into the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of kids.

In this episode, I talk with Gabe, Myles, Brian, and Cal

May 18, 202011:41
EP 1: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

EP 1: Positive in a Pandemic - a Kids Perspective

In the last two months, our world has completely changed in so many ways. The purpose of this mini-podcast series is to have conversations with my 4th-grade students and to hear how this unique time has affected them, how they are staying positive through it all, and their advice for staying positive during this time. This gives a unique look into the COVID-19 pandemic through the eyes of kids. 

In this episode, I talk with Toni Rose, Harshitha, Maddie, and Aurora.

May 18, 202007:51
S2 EP 3: Feed the Positive Dog

S2 EP 3: Feed the Positive Dog

Recently, our class read the book The Positive Dog by Jon Gordon. We were so inspired by all the ideas we learned in this book about feeding the positive dog and starving the negative dogs inside of us. You might be thinking, "What dogs inside of us??" well tune in to learn more and change your life for the positive!

Feb 03, 202008:55
S2 EP2: Gratitude is NOT just for Thanksgiving!

S2 EP2: Gratitude is NOT just for Thanksgiving!

The 4th Grade Innovators are back with another inspiring episode about the Power of Gratitude. Coming off of Thanksgiving, it's a popular time to be thankful and grateful but we're here to teach you that gratitude is a superpower you should use every day of the year!

Dec 05, 201906:35
S2 E1: The Pure Michigan Debate

S2 E1: The Pure Michigan Debate

Right now in Michigan, there is a debate on the popular Pure Michigan Campaign and whether it should be funded or not. 4th Graders have been doing research on the topic and in this episode they make their voices heard.

Nov 06, 201906:35
S1 EP 9: Guide to a Positive Summer Vacation

S1 EP 9: Guide to a Positive Summer Vacation

It's the last week of school in Michigan! We wanted to create another podcast episode to teach and encourage everyone to have a positive summer vacation! Have a great summer everyone! Thank you to everyone for supporting our Podcast this year. Stay tuned for more next year! 

Jun 10, 201910:11
S1 EP 8: The Epic Guide to Positive Living

S1 EP 8: The Epic Guide to Positive Living

In this episode, we combine all of positive tips we have given you through this podcast in one epic episode. This might be our last episode of the school year so thank you for all of your support!

May 14, 201907:33
S1 EP 7: Thinking Like an App Developer

S1 EP 7: Thinking Like an App Developer

Our class recently completed the first ever Costello Developers Academy! We set out to answer the question, how can thinking like an app developer lead to making a positive impact on the world? In this episode you will hear 4th graders reflect on this question and teach you what they learned about coding and app development! We hope you enjoy! 

Apr 25, 201907:18
S1 EP 6: Thinking Like an Innovator

S1 EP 6: Thinking Like an Innovator

We've been receiving questions about why we are called The 4th Grade Innovators and what "innovation" means so, we made a podcast episode explaining! hope you enjoy!

Mar 18, 201907:23
S1 EP 5: Mindfulness

S1 EP 5: Mindfulness

The 4th Grade Innovators are back with a new episode all about Mindfulness. Mindfulness seems to be everywhere but what exactly does it mean? How can Mindfulness help you? Tune in to find out!

Feb 14, 201907:21
S1 EP 4: New Year, New You!

S1 EP 4: New Year, New You!

In this episodes, the 4th Grade Innovators break down the art of setting meaningful New Year's Resolutions. You'll get tips and tricks to actually stick with your New Year's Resolutions so you can make 2019 the best year ever! We would be so grateful if you left us a review on itunes and subscribed so you never miss an episodes!

Jan 05, 201908:10
S1 EP 3: The Magic of Leaving Your Comfort Zone

S1 EP 3: The Magic of Leaving Your Comfort Zone

In this episode, we talk all about the comfort zone. While being in a "comfort zone" doesn't sound bad, we explain why leaving your comfort zone is the key to an exciting life. Life isn't meant to be boring. Try new things, take risks, and you'll never know where life can take you! Enjoy our episode!

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Dec 06, 201808:12
S1 EP 2: The Power of Positivity
Nov 13, 201807:33
S1 EP 1: All About The Growth Mindset

S1 EP 1: All About The Growth Mindset

Welcome to the very fist episode of the 4th Grade Innovators Podcast. In this episode we dive into what it means to have a Growth Mindset. 4th Grade Students answer 5 questions about the Growth Mindset.
1) What is a Growth Mindset?
2) What is a Fixed Mindset?
3) What is the Power of Yet?
4) What is the Dip?
5) Why is it important to have a Growth Mindset?

We hope you enjoy this episode and learn something new. If you find this valuable please subscribe, leave us a review, and share it with people you know!

Recorded by: Mr. Rondot's 4th Grade Class in Michigan!
Nov 01, 201806:44