Alexandra Hochee

Alexandra Hochee

Alexandra brings over two decades of experience supporting diverse K-12 learners. With a Master's in Special Education, she expertly integrates literacy, arts, and STEAM into Storypie's content, turning every narrative into an engaging educational experience.

Articles by Alexandra Hochee (221)

A messy petri dish in 1928 led to the discovery of penicillin. This friendly post explains the history, people, and why the discovery still matters for families and teachers. History

Discovery of Penicillin: A Mold That Changed Medicine

A messy petri dish in 1928 led to the discovery of penicillin. This friendly post explains the history, people, and…

Asking for help for kids is a teachable skill with big returns. Start small, practice simple phrases, and praise brave requests to build confidence, learning, and stronger relationships. Parenting

Asking for Help for Kids: Simple Steps for Families

Asking for help for kids is a teachable skill with big returns. Start small, practice simple phrases, and praise brave…

Ask a Story submissions invite kids to send one-line topics. Storypie turns each tiny idea into a produced audio story next week. Parents and teachers can submit short, safe pitches via the app. Activities

Ask a Story submissions: Kids submit topics for next week

Ask a Story submissions invite kids to send one-line topics. Storypie turns each tiny idea into a produced audio story…

Turn fear into curiosity with great white shark facts for kids. Learn about size, senses, diet, and migrations. Use short Storypie episodes to spark calm before a beach visit and teach respect for this ocean hero. Animals

Great White Shark: Ocean Hero and Kid-Friendly Facts

Turn fear into curiosity with great white shark facts for kids. Learn about size, senses, diet, and migrations. Use short…

Celebrate tiny triumphs as children taste new things. This warm guide explains why trying new foods with toddlers matters, offers simple sensory steps, safety notes, and playful tips to make mealtime a joyful adventure. Parenting

Celebrate Small Bites: Trying New Foods with Toddlers

Celebrate tiny triumphs as children taste new things. This warm guide explains why trying new foods with toddlers matters, offers…

Lewis Carroll biography for kids starts with a boat ride and a single tale. Charles Dodgson became Lewis Carroll, wrote Alice and Jabberwocky, taught math, photographed portraits, and left a playful, puzzling legacy for families. Authors for Kids

Lewis Carroll biography for kids: Curious life and playful books

Lewis Carroll biography for kids starts with a boat ride and a single tale. Charles Dodgson became Lewis Carroll, wrote…

Turn an ordinary afternoon into magic with the weekend imagination hero challenge. In 30 to 90 minutes, children name a hero, pick a power and a funny flaw, craft a look, and record a short narration. Family Activities

Weekend Imagination Challenge: Create Your Own Hero

Turn an ordinary afternoon into magic with the weekend imagination hero challenge. In 30 to 90 minutes, children name a…

A playful, clear introduction to lasers for families. Learn what a laser is, how it works, everyday uses, safety basics, and a simple supervised demo to try together. Inventions

Laser for Kids: Tiny Beam, Big Wonder

A playful, clear introduction to lasers for families. Learn what a laser is, how it works, everyday uses, safety basics,…

Decimals are tiny but mighty. This friendly guide explains decimal numbers for kids, their history, everyday uses, and a simple baking activity to make tenths and hundredths visible and fun. Activities

Decimal numbers for kids: Tiny math, big ideas

Decimals are tiny but mighty. This friendly guide explains decimal numbers for kids, their history, everyday uses, and a simple…

A bedtime mini story ritual is a short, repeatable story moment that cues sleep. In three to seven minutes of calm voice and soft lights, kids learn to wind down and fall asleep faster. Bedtime Routines

Bedtime mini story ritual – 5-minute wind-down tip

A bedtime mini story ritual is a short, repeatable story moment that cues sleep. In three to seven minutes of…