It is truly important for children to be able to see themselves represented in all faucets of life. And, in education, it is no different. After noticing their children’s educational recommendations were not very diverse on YouTube, one Houston family took action. “Gracie’s Corner” provides diverse educational fun on YouTube.
https://youtu.be/9yt2Dki5aVk
The family behind the popular education channel is comprised of Javoris Hollingsworth, Arlene Gordon-Hollingsworth, who both come from an education background, and Gracie herself. Recently, the trio stopped by local talk show, Great Day Houston, to discuss what it has been like to create a channel just for kids that provides educational fun for children for all backgrounds.
“Gracieās Corner was created in 2020 to provide quality content for children to enjoy. To offer our songs and videos to our viewers for free, we joined YouTube the same year. This platform has allowed us to reach thousands of children and their families,” the official “Gracie’s Corner” website reads.
“At Gracieās Corner, we empower and educate children from diverse backgrounds. We pride ourselves on creating fun and engaging songs that emphasize learning. In addition, our songs make viewers want to get up and DANCE! We hope you enjoy exploring the many adventures alongside Gracie and her family.”
Hope you had a chance to check out our new sight words song on #YouTube! Free downloadable activity sheets are now available on our website. Happy learning! š„°#GraciesCorner #SightWords #Educational #Preschool #Learning #Fun #RepresentationMatters #EarlyEducation #Reading pic.twitter.com/0RlJMwS7V1
— Gracie's Corner TV (@Gracies_Corner) March 23, 2022
In addition to all of the educational videos, the “Gracie’s Corner” website features free workbooks and resources so that children can follow along and/or reinforce what they have learned.
Just what are people saying about this amazing new find? Well, check out some Twitter comments below!
“I searched YT for “sesame street” and a @Gracies_Corner video popped up. I clicked on it because it was finally a black character and then the music started…. EVERYbody started dancing in the house!! My kids are biracial and I am so thankful to see some diversity! Thank you!” One Twitter user wrote.
Another agreed completely, but as the saying goes…a picture is better than a thousand words!
So adorable! š„° Her hype man (dad) had to step in. š
— Gracie's Corner TV (@Gracies_Corner) April 21, 2022
Reposted from @itsjustkalic @gracies_corner_tv is the best! WE 10/10 recommended it!ā¤ļø Very fun, and educational as you can seeā¦ And our daughter LOVES ITš„°#graciescorner #babygirl #babyboy #baby #family #babytv #learning pic.twitter.com/nI8SNYmAY1
And of course, “Gracie’s Corner” is downlow for the parents too.
“Now why am I stuck on Gracieās Corner. this show is for my daughter and wake up every morning watching it.” One Twitter user confessed.
If you haven’t checked out “Gracie’s Corner,” what are you waiting for? Take a peek here to see some of the top six picks on the channel. For a behind-the-scenes look at “Gracie’s Corner,” take a look at Gracie’s video below.
https://youtu.be/3tklJ-C1a_8
