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 (345)

Tiny ritual, mighty calm. A bedtime wind-down mini story ritual uses a 3 to 7 minute tale in the final minutes before lights-out. It speeds sleep, soothes stress, and builds language while creating a cozy nightly cue for families. Bedtime Routine

Bedtime wind-down mini story ritual: nightly calm magic

Tiny ritual, mighty calm. A bedtime wind-down mini story ritual uses a 3 to 7 minute tale in the final…

A friendly, concise guide to the flashlight for families. Learn its parts, brief history, main types, safety rules, battery basics, quick maintenance, emergency checklist, and playful family activities to keep nights kinder. Family Gear

Flashlight for Families: A Warm, Practical Guide

A friendly, concise guide to the flashlight for families. Learn its parts, brief history, main types, safety rules, battery basics,…

A five-minute bedtime mini story ritual gives a calm, cozy end to busy days. Short, predictable tales soothe children, mark sleep time, and strengthen parent-child bonds. Try a tiny tale tonight for easier bedtimes. Bedtime

Five-minute bedtime mini story ritual

A five-minute bedtime mini story ritual gives a calm, cozy end to busy days. Short, predictable tales soothe children, mark…

Ancient Greece for kids opens a sunny world of myths, temples, city states, and the first Olympics. This friendly guide gives parents and teachers clear facts, a short timeline, and simple ideas to explore together. Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Greece for Kids: Sunny Tales, Temples, and the First Olympics

Ancient Greece for kids opens a sunny world of myths, temples, city states, and the first Olympics. This friendly guide…

A cozy, family-friendly look at the Southwest U.S. for kids. Short facts, safety tips, plants and animals, and simple morning rituals create wonder. Perfect for parents and teachers seeking a calm, curious start. Family Activities

Southwest U.S. for Kids: A Cozy Morning Journey

A cozy, family-friendly look at the Southwest U.S. for kids. Short facts, safety tips, plants and animals, and simple morning…

Education through storytelling ages 3 to 12 explains why narrative helps children remember facts, build empathy, and develop reasoning. Short, character driven tales give order, cause, and emotional hooks that make learning meaningful and memorable. Education

Why education through storytelling sticks for ages 3 to 12

Education through storytelling ages 3 to 12 explains why narrative helps children remember facts, build empathy, and develop reasoning. Short,…

This weekend imagination challenge invites families to create a hero together. Quick, cozy, and playful, it builds vocabulary, sequencing, and empathy in 15 to 30 minutes. Start small and celebrate wildly. Activities

Weekend Imagination Challenge: Create Your Own Hero

This weekend imagination challenge invites families to create a hero together. Quick, cozy, and playful, it builds vocabulary, sequencing, and…

Send one playful sentence and we may turn it into a two-minute audio tale next week. Ask a Story invites kids to submit simple ideas through the Storypie app. Short, sharp, and full of wonder. Announcements

Ask a Story submissions: Send ideas for next week

Send one playful sentence and we may turn it into a two-minute audio tale next week. Ask a Story invites…

A cozy weekend idea to spark play: create your own hero challenge. Kids name a hero, pick powers that help others, design a look, and share a one minute mission. Quick, joyful, and growthful. Activities

Create Your Own Hero Challenge: Cozy Weekend Activity

A cozy weekend idea to spark play: create your own hero challenge. Kids name a hero, pick powers that help…

A bedtime mini story ritual uses a calm three to seven minute story to cue sleep. Short and predictable, it eases protests, boosts bonding, and fits busy evenings. Try a week and watch bedtime soften. Bedtime Routines

Bedtime mini story ritual: A cozy 3 to 7 minute wind-down

A bedtime mini story ritual uses a calm three to seven minute story to cue sleep. Short and predictable, it…