What is The DOPE Kid — hip hop

Raise a Dope Reader! Encourage reading and rhyming through this AI generator for kid!

Maya Claros

Tags hip hop, kids lit, rap music, reading, representation matters

Raise a Dope Reader! Encourage reading and rhyming through this AI generator for kid!

Looking for an exciting way to keep your Dope kid reading? Check out this fun, AI-powered rap lyrics generator, created by me!This interactive activity lets your Dope kid input any topic, and in just seconds, a G-rated rap song is generated. Not only will they love reading the lyrics, but they’ll also get to enjoy the rhythm and flow of their very own custom rap!Whether it’s about their favorite animal, superhero, or even something totally off the wall, your kid can create endless rap songs and, of course, read every one of them! If your Dope kid is anything like...


Kendrick Lamar’s DNA Remix and Activity for Kid

Kendrick Lamar’s DNA Remix and Activity for Kid

    It has been a loooooooong time since I have done a freestyle friday.....and I stopped because I thought they were getting a little rant like and complaining... so as I read through some of my previous ones, I was like that is not Maya in real life. I try not to complain about things and look on the bright side. So I stopped. But I actually missed these blog posts. They were the most fun to create and came naturally. So, I have regrouped and thought....hmmmm, let's remain positive and freestyle at the same time. What do I...


Read What Educators are saying about MY DOPE RHYMES JOURNAL

Maya Claros

Tags children’s books, hip hop

Read What Educators are saying about MY DOPE RHYMES JOURNAL

Are you ready to have your students embark on a lyrical journey that will ignite their creativity and elevate their writing skills?   Look no further than “My Dope Rhyme Journal” by The Dope Kid. This unique journal is designed to inspire students and aspiring poets to express themselves through the art of rhyme. Let’s explore some exciting features and benefits of this journal that make it a must-have for teachers looking to unleash their students’ inner wordsmith.   Unleashing Creativity My Dope Rhyme Journal serves as a canvas for unleashing your students’ creative potential. It provides a platform for...


Happy Birthday, Hip Hop

Maya Claros

Tags hip hop, Hip hop history, hip hop music

Happy Birthday, Hip Hop

August 11, 1973 is a very dope day in Hip Hop History! This date is considered the birthdate of Hip Hop.   A dope picture book that chronicles this date in Hip Hop history is When The Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc & the Creation of Hip Hop    Brief Summary: The story documents the late childhood of Clive Campbell and his experiences that led to the merging of various cultures to create Hip Hop. Hip Hop is a cultural movement that gave a platform to powerless and voiceless communities. There are four cultural aspects that characterize Hip Hop:...


34 Picture Books to Read during Black History Month and beyond

34 Picture Books to Read during Black History Month and beyond

Book Stack of Picture Books for Black History Month and beyond! I have created a list of books to read during Black History Month and beyond. The above book stack is listed below. To see each individual cover, scroll down to the YouTube video below. 34 Picture Books to read during Black History Month by Black Authors Move the Crowd song by Eric Barrier and William Griffin, illustrations by Kirk Parrish The Electric Slide and Kai by Kelly J. Baptist, illustrations by Darnell Johnson Who Are Your People by Bakari Sellers, illustrations by Reggie Brown Honeysmoke by Monique Fields, illustrated...