Khan Academy Ed Talks with Kristi Yamaguchi

In this Khan Academy Ed Talk, Caroline Hu Flexer introduces Christy Yamaguchi, an Olympic gold medalist and children's book author. Christy shares her Olympic experiences, emphasizing the importance of dreams and hard work. She discusses her transition from figure skating to literacy advocacy, highlighting her Always Reading program, which provides resources to underserved children. Christy also talks about her children's books and offers tips for encouraging reading habits in kids. The conversation touches on her personal reading preferences and the challenges she faced as an Asian American athlete.

What is the primary focus of the Khan Academy Kids app?

• Art and Music

• History and Geography

• Literacy, Math, and Social Emotional Learning

• Science and Technology

What is Kristi Yamaguchi's most cherished Olympic memory?

• Winning the gold medal

• Marching in the opening ceremonies

• Meeting other athletes

• Receiving her first pair of skates

What inspired Kristi Yamaguchi to focus on early childhood literacy?

• Her coach's advice

• A school project

• Her daughters' interest in books

• Her own struggles with reading

What is the main goal of the Always Reading program?

• To organize skating workshops

• To supply tablets with e-books to Title 1 schools

• To offer scholarships to young athletes

• To provide sports equipment to schools

What is the theme of Kristi Yamaguchi's book 'Dream Big, Little Pig'?

• The importance of family

• Friendship

• Persistence and following dreams

• Overcoming fear

How does Kristi suggest keeping young children engaged in reading?

• Using only digital books

• Reading silently to them

• Allowing them to choose their books

• Reading only educational books

What motivated Kristi Yamaguchi to start figure skating?

• Her mother's encouragement

• Watching an ice skating show

• Her friend's influence

• A school competition

What does Kristi Yamaguchi believe is important for overcoming challenges?

• Avoiding risks

• Focusing on positive aspects

• Seeking professional help

• Ignoring them

What genre does Kristi Yamaguchi enjoy reading in her personal time?

• Romance

• Science Fiction

• Biographies

• Thrillers and Spy Novels

How did Kristi Yamaguchi's coach help her prepare mentally for competitions?

• By creating a relaxed training environment

• By avoiding any pressure situations

• By focusing only on physical training

• By simulating competition nerves in practice