Why Whoopensocker?
Whoopensocker takes a playful approach to the serious business of creating passionate writers. Step into a world where “stories come to play” and explore games, activities, and educator guides to inspire learners to start and stay writing.
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Welcome to Whoopensocker
The Agreements
Let’s Play
Play along with the Whoopensocker teaching artists and get ready to let your creativity shine.
Pass the Clap
Test your focus and speed.
Sushi
This game starts simple but gets tricky as it goes on.
Pizza Man
Get a little silly—together!
Name and Movement
Say your name and show us a move!
Start the Show
Find your moves and move with others.
Tiny Pickle Charm
Everyone has something to contribute!
Lessons
Learn new ways to start your story and get writing!
Educator resources
Tools to help teachers bring Whoopensocker to life in the classroom
Credits appears next.Project Credits
Producer
Tori Charnetzki
Teaching Artists
Dawry Ruiz
Kailea Saplan
Shepard Sightless
Director of Photography
David Boffa
Editors
Tori Charnetzki
Kylie Compe
Videography
David Boffa
Tori Charnetzki
Kylie Compe
Ian Glodich
Ryan Hendricks
Audio
Andy LaValley
Zack Sieger
Captioning
Catie Pfeifer
Graphics and Design
Katie Campshure
Web Development
John Vieth
Content Advisors
Erica Halverson
Amanda Farrar
Educator Guides
Amanda Farrar
Mia Forslund
Jen Kobylecky
Executive Producer
Ryan Hendricks
Director of Education
Megan Monday
Director of Television
Jon Miskowski
Special Thanks
Carrie Bernards
Aubrey Donaldson
MyArts
Educator Advisors
Jasmine O Carbajal
UW Extension (2024)
Erin Dahle
UW Extension Kewaunee County, Luxemburg, WI (2024)
Aimee Elkins
Wisconsin 4-H (2025)
Kristina (Kristi) Gauthier
Meadowbrook, Howard Suamico School District (2025)
Ted Ham
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Rachel Hart-Brinson
UW Extension Eau Claire County, Altoona, WI (2024)
Jay Johnson
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Hailee J Kammerud
UW Extension Lafayette County, Darlington, WI (2024)
Molly King
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Mckenzie Lantz
School District of La Crosse (2025)
Susan LaRoque
Magee Elementary School, Genesee Depot, WI (2025)
Mary Mathison
Magee Elementary School, Kettle Moraine School District (2025)
Allison McKeone
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Ely D Moya Malaver
UW Extension Dane County, Madison, WI (2024)
Stacy Parsons
UW Extension Sauk County, Baraboo, WI (2024)
Kara Pasche
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Nik Scharenbroch
Etude Elementary, Sheboygan, WI (2024)
Alicia Schroeder-Haag
UW Extension Outagamie County, Appleton, WI (2024)
Brandon Springer
UW Extension Green Lake County, Green Lake, WI (2024)
Project partners
University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Education
Funding provided by
Ira and Ineva Reilly Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment