Virtual Homeschool Class: Fractured Fairy Tales

Programs

January 9, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm

Saddle up for a Texas twist on a classic tale during this free virtual class, designed for homeschool students.

Event Details

Enjoy an entertaining reading and discussion of the story Bubba, the Cowboy Prince by Helen Ketteman. With a Museum Educator as your guide, explore the fairy tale genre and key literary elements such as character, setting, problem and solution. Discover what makes this Western romp a fractured fairy tale as you compare and contrast this story with its familiar fairy tale partner. Yeehaw!

This class is designed for homeschool participants. Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. The registration deadline is January 6. Questions? Please email us at Distance.Learning@TheStoryofTexas.com.

Registration Instructions

Distance learning program reservations are limited and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The Museum makes all distance learning connections through Connect2Texas, a distance learning service and support partner that is run by Education Service Center Region 11.

To register

  1. Create a free account on Connect2Texas
  2. Click the "Events" tab, select Bullock Texas State History Museum on the program filter, enter January 9, 2026 as the date, then click “Apply” at the bottom

Technical Requirements

Groups can log in from one location or students can log in individually from home. Participants must have a device (computer, laptop, tablet, phone) with internet access, a camera, and a microphone. Our programs are facilitated through Zoom. Connect2Texas ​​provides the connection link once you are registered.

For technical assistance, testing, or to ask questions about connectivity, contact Lori Hamm-Neckar, (817) 740-7516, C2TX@esc11.net.

About Distance Learning

Distance learning with the Museum invites students to explore history through conversations with Museum Educators. These curriculum-enhancing experiences engage students ​​in thinking about Texas history by examining artifacts and primary sources. Programs are designed with pre- and post-viewing activities and a variety of resources aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).

School Programs are generously funded by Featured sponsor The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation and Contributing sponsor The Honorable Kent R. Hance.

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