LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Have you heard our newest story? 

Click here to listen to: The Leprechaun Trap

This picture was taken of our son in White Sands, 

a National Park in New Mexico.

 It was bright, breath taking, xeric, and did I mention sweltering?  

What environments have you visited that could be described as "xeric"?

Feel free to send us a picture to 

nightlightstories@gmail.com or post them on the Facebook page. 

As always, we look forward to the many words we can share together

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Have you heard our newest story? 

Click here to listen to: The Leprechaun Trap

Whenever I wink at our kids, they know it is a sign that I am kidding with them. I also will often use the phrase "quick as a wink" with them. 

They know this means to do what I asked of them quickly.  

Do you have a picture of a great wink? 

Send it to us, quick as a wink!  

You can send it to nightlightstories@gmail.com 

or post it on our Facebook page.  

As always, we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter

 with the many words we can share together.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Have you heard our newest story? 

Click here to listen to: The Leprechaun Trap

Below are links to a few of our stories where the characters 
make a valiant effort:

Dale

Lulu and Her Lavender Lion

Red vs. Green

Inky's Christmas

Dragonfly, Dragonfly, Show Us the Way

Bus Stop Bravery

Stitches

Agent Tissue Has an Issue

As always, we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter

 with the many words and stories we can share together!

Episode 32 (Flashlight): The Leprechaun Trap

Click here to listen to: The Leprechaun Trap

Hi All,

We want to send out a special thanks to Mover Dave of the Imagination Movers for recording a bumper for us. Did you know they have a song called “Luck of the Irish” that has a St. Patty’s Day theme as well? It’s sure to get your wee ones up and dancin’ a jig, just like a leprechaun.  Speaking of leprechauns, have you ever tried to trap one?  If so, send us a picture of your clever trap to nightlightstories@gmail.com or post it on our Facebook page.  As you listen to the story, consider the following: “What’s the best way to show someone that you’re listening to them?”

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story there are many

juicy words that are fun to use and say.

interlocking: to lock one with another.

makeshift: a temporary substitute.
teleport: to transport a person or object across a distance instantaneously.  

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1. Create your own leprechaun trap using things you find around your house. 

2. Make a list of all the green things you find in your house.

3. Mr. Chris attempts to speak with an Irish accent in our story. For one meal, have everyone in the family try to speak using an Irish accent.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

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

1. What are the 3 ways that the leprechauns try to escape from the trap?

2. Why didn't stacking and stepping on the marshmallows work?

3. How do the leprechauns eventually escape from the trap? 

4. Who do you think helped the kids build the leprechaun trap?

5. What was the leprechaun trap made out of?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Karen L of Massachusetts

 Krista S of Massachusetts 

Dawn F of Texas 

Sally D of Virgina 

Lyla C of New York 

Tim C of New York 

Juniper C of New York 

We hope your day SPARKLED!

As always we look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with 

the many stories we can share together!

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LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Have you heard our newest story? 
Click here to listen to: "That's Not How Daddy Does It!"

Here is a challenge for you. Try to replace "very" with "uber" in your conversations this week. For example, if you tell someone you are "very" tired, switch it to be "uber" tired. They mean the same thing. "Uber" is just more fun to say! 


You can visit Justin Robert's website by clicking on his name to find his music, tour stops, and much more!

Episode 31: That's Not How Daddy Does It!

Click here to listen to: That's Not How Daddy Does It!

Hi All,

We want to send out a special thanks to Mover Scott of the Imagination Movers for recording a bumper for us. We wish them all much success on their tour as they travel around the United States.  Speaking of traveling, Mr. Chris has been doing a lot of that lately because he has been presenting at conferences. It’s amazing how accustomed the kids have become to each of our parenting styles. As you listen to the story, consider the following: “What’s something special you do with each of your parents?”

VORACIOUS VOCABULARY

What did you say? A word of the day! In our story there are many

juicy words that are fun to use and say.

expedition: a journey or voyage made for some specific purpose.
fret: to feel or express worry.
mammoth: immensely large.
steed:a horse, especially a high spirited one.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.

1.  Play a rhyming game with a friend or family member. See who can come up with the most rhyming words by tallying them on a piece of paper!  How many words can you come up with that rhyme with: steed, fret, hug, car, plane, play, fair, and friend. 

2. If you could go on an expedition, where would it be to? What would you discover?  Draw a picture of you on your expedition! 

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

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

1. Where is the boy exploring on Day 4?
2. What happens at the bakery that makes the boy's eyes grow twice as wide?
3. How long will his Dad be gone on his trip?
4. Why does the boy begin to fret when he walks into the bathroom?
5. Who does the boy miss at the end of the story? 

BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHES

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Jax of Massachusetts

Evan of West Virginia

Uncle John of Spain

Joe of Spain

Evonne U of Pennsylvania

Patrick B of Illinois


Michael M of New York


Jen N of West Virginia


Ms. Sally N of Virginia

We hope your day SPARKLED!


March is here. 
 Bring on the warmer weather and the beautiful Spring flowers!

As always, we look forward to the many stories we can share together!

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS: Back on track!

Our kids were thrilled to see the seeds they planted this weekend were 

already beginning to thrive!  Have you sown your seeds to plant 

in the Spring? We would love to see them!  

Send your pictures to nightlightstories@gmail.com or 

post them on our Facebook Fan Page. 

 As always, we look forward to the many 
words we can share together.