Episode 18: Captain Destructo

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Hi All,

Currently, in the Night Light Stories household, we have been working with our two young children on having patience with each other. Our youngest is in the destroying phase and that makes for a very unhappy big brother. We try to remind him that she is learning and to make him a part of the teaching process.  It can be hard though, for both of them.  However, when one is upset or hurt, the other one is the first one to be there to offer comfort and kind words.  They are, in every sense of the word, siblings!

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to learn and say. Try to use some of these words in your vocabulary this week at home or in school.

clever: having sharp or quick intelligence, mentally bright


malicious: mischievous in motivation

masterpiece:a person's greatest piece of work, as in an art.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!
Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Build, draw, create, or cook your own masterpiece.  You could build with blocks, draw with paints, create a sculpture with Play-Doh, or try out a new recipe with your favorite adult.

2. A simple act of kindness is easy to do. Try to do something helpful for your family members like making their beds for them, emptying the trash without being asked or even just clearing your place at the table when you are finished eating.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE
After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?

1. What life changing event happened for the narrator at the beginning of the poem?

2. How does the narrator try to get his little sister's attention as she is heading towards his tower?  

3. Who gives some great ideas of how to deal with Captain Destructo? What were her useful ideas?

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES
We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Christie H. of Philadelphia

Victoria J. of Maryland

Aunt Julie of New York

Mike N. of New York

Luke N. of Virginia


Will D. of Spain


Audrey D. of West Viginia

We hope your day SPARKLED!

If you know someone who has a birthday coming up and you'd like to send them a Night Light Birthday wish, send us an email at nightlightstories@gmail.com.Please send us your loved one's first name and the first initial of their last name only and we'll pass along the birthday wish.

There are no age limits!

As always I look forward to the many stories we can share together.