Story Seeds Receives a Common Sense Media Selection Seal
July, 2022—Story Seeds is one of 21 kids and family podcasts to be awarded the inaugural Common Sense Media Selection Seal for podcasts. Common Sense Selections official seal program recognizes outstanding entertainment for quality and impact. It feature age-appropriate media with the potential to spark family conversations, entertain families of all kinds, and have a positive, lasting effect on society. Each Common Sense Podcast Selection meets the highest editorial standards for overall quality based on diversity, impactful themes, and positive messages and role models.
We are especially honored that our podcast received an A+ for educational value from Common Sense Media. In their review, they write:
This is an enjoyable and educational podcast that will delight readers and aspiring writers of all ages. Kids learn how to harness their creativity in the writing process. Listeners get in-depth insight into the writing process, from idea to story, to help them with their own writing. They'll hear discussions of what can inspire a story, how to build a story from the "story seeds," how to flesh out characters and use techniques like cliffhangers. They'll learn about different genres, and hear about authors and other books that may be of interest. Website includes an activity book for purchase ($24.99) to go along with all episodes from the first season, or individual activities for each episode ($3.99). It also features free lesson plans and classroom ideas for educators.