🌱 Unearthing a Story: A New Family‑Friendly Video Release by Kim Noller

Homeschool Tuesday • Family Fun Friday • Music & Learning Image & materials courtesy of Kim Noller. Used with permission for promotional/editorial purposes.

Some stories sit right on the surface — the ones we tell around the kitchen table, the ones our kids repeat back to us, the ones we tuck into scrapbooks and memory boxes. And then there are the stories we have to dig for.

The ones buried in old books, forgotten objects, dusty museum corners, or deep inside our own hearts.

This week, I’m excited to share something that brings all of that together — music, museums, memories, and the magic of discovery — in a brand‑new children’s video release that fits beautifully into homeschool lessons, library visits, and family learning days.

And yes… it’s absolutely perfect for our Family Book Basket, Homeschool Tuesday, and Family Fun Friday series.

🎶 New Video Release: Unearthing a Story by Kim Noller

Released April 18, 2026 For all ages (especially 0–14) Run time: 3:20 Video, press kit, and promotional image courtesy of Kim Noller.

This joyful, curiosity‑sparked video was filmed at Maize South Elementary Library and the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, Kansas. It follows a young girl and her father through a day of exploring books, artifacts, fossils, and the stories hidden inside them.

The theme? Every object has a story. Every person has a story. Every family has a story.

Which is exactly why it belongs here with us.

🧡 Why Families Will Love This Video

This video encourages kids to:

Ask questions
Explore museums and libraries
Look closely at objects
Wonder about the past
Connect stories to their own lives

And for parents, grandparents, and caregivers, it’s a reminder that our kids learn best when we learn with them — side by side, hand in hand, discovering the world together.

🏛️ Homeschool Tie‑Ins (Ready to Use)

1. Watch & Wonder Questions

Use these after watching the video:

What object in the video caught your attention
What story do you think it tells
If you could dig up anything from the past, what would you hope to find
What story from your own life would you “unearth” and share

2. “Unearth Your Story” Writing Prompt

Write or dictate a story about:

A special object you own
A memory you treasure
A place you visited
A person who taught you something

3. Museum Scavenger Hunt

Take this to any museum:

Find something older than your grandparents
Find something made of stone
Find something that belonged to a real person
Find something that tells a story without words

4. Art Activity

Draw a “layered earth” picture showing:

Fossils
Artifacts
Books
Your own memories

📚 Official Press Release

Press release and all quoted material courtesy of Kim Noller. Shared with permission for editorial use.

WICHITA, Kan. (April 18, 2026) – New Video Release! Award-winning children’s songwriter, published author, composer, and elementary music educator Kim Noller releases “Unearthing a Story,” the video.

The video was filmed at USD 266 Maize South Elementary Library and Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, Kansas. It features a young girl and her father experiencing an exciting day visiting a museum and library together. The song invites listeners of all ages to question, explore, consider, and discover hidden stories—whether buried in ancient clay or tucked within our own hearts and memories.

“My dad, Dr. Jon Kardatzke, collected artifacts because he loved the stories they told,” Kim shares. “While other kids played tag in the neighborhood, I followed him along wooded trails in Oberammergau, Germany, or listened to the haunting tale of Anne Boleyn at the Tower of London.”

From a young age, Dr. Kardatzke amassed ancient coins from lost civilizations, dinosaur fossils, and even mummies. In 2000, he founded the Museum of World Treasures in Wichita, Kansas. Known for his captivating storytelling, he often brought history to life by having visiting students reenact epic tales like Cleopatra and Marc Antony or the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. When the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) announced its 2026 theme, “Unearth a Story” (focused on dinosaurs, archaeology, and paleontology), Kim felt inspired to dig into her own memories and create this song. “Unearthing a Story” celebrates the joy of discovery through reading, exploration, and personal reflection—perfectly aligned with the summer reading theme.

For more about Kim Noller, her music, and upcoming performances, visit kimnollermusic.com.

🎤 About Kim Noller

Bio courtesy of Kim Noller.

Kim Noller is a published composer and author, children’s music artist, and music educator whose joyful melodies and hope-driven lyrics have been inspiring audiences for decades. Before becoming an elementary music teacher, Kim performed professionally as a contemporary Christian artist around the country, appearing with notable artists including the Gaithers, Larnelle Harris, Eli, Margaret Becker, and recently finished projects with 2026 Grammy Winner Fyütch, Suzi Shelton, Kelli Welli, and Andy Furgeson (Red Yarn). Her choral works are available at Excelcia Music Publishing, Plank Road Publishing, and Indianapolis Children’s Choir Publishing. Her beautifully illustrated children’s book Big, inspired by her award-winning song, is available on Amazon. Several of Kim’s songs including Big have been recognized in leading songwriting competitions.

Kim is a proud member of the Recording Academy–Texas Chapter.

🔗 Watch & Explore

Watch on YouTube: youtube.com/@kimnollermusic Press Kit: Kim Noller Unearthing a Story Press Release Kit Listen: Kim Noller – Unearthing a Story.mp3 Website: kimnollermusic.com

🌼 Final Thoughts

Families don’t just learn from textbooks — they learn from stories, from objects, from memories, and from the people who came before them.

This video is a beautiful reminder that every child has a story worth unearthing.