LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW!

 Hi All,

Grab the hot chocolate, marshmallows, paper, scissors and stapler! Join us in creating some 3D snowflakes to kick off the start of winter! Just follow the link below to the step-by-step video tutorial. Feel free to post your creations on our Facebook Page or send your very own flurry to us at nightlightstories@gmail.com! 

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How to Make a 3D Snowflake

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And while you're crafting a snowflake, enjoy listening to our collection of holiday stories! Below, you can find all the links to the audio as well as the blog posts with activities. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!

 Chilly's Christmas: (20:08)

An ornament is accidentally placed on the back of the Christmas

 tree and must learn to experience his favorite season using his 

other senses with a little help from his friends!

Free audio download: Chilly's Christmas 

Blog with activities: Chilly's Christmas

       Inky's Christmas: (21:24)

Inky, a nervous octopus, has to figure out a way to control his inking 

so he can attend all of his friends' holiday festivities.

Free audio download: Inky's Christmas

Blog with activities: Inky's Christmas

Red vs. Green: (22:21)

When a team of Christmas elves goes against a team of
St. Patrick's Day in the Holiday Hockey Winter Classic, who will win?

Free audio download: Red vs. Green

Blog with activities: Red vs. Green

Candy Cane Catastrophe (14:56)

Tragedy befalls a boy and his candy cane on a long car 
drive to Grandma's for the holidays.

Free audio download: Candy Cane Catastrophe

Blog with activities: Candy Cane Catastrophe

Sled Ride: (6:06)

A little boy tells of his exciting sled ride down the hill while 

trying to avoid a collision.

Free audio download: Sled Ride

Blog with activities: Sled Ride

Click here to listen to: Ohwhatfunitis (13:33)

Carol is way behind with her Christmas preparations when 

she starts to experience some strange symptoms. 

Can her family step up to help her out?

Episode 83: The Cloud, Chapter 23

 Hi All,

Just a reminder that we are recording a novella that Mr. Chris and I wrote. The story, about kids solving a mystery using their technology skills,  has twenty-five chapters.  

Last episode, we brought you Chapter 22, where The Cloud walked around to check out all of the other groups projects, and prepared to present their project to all of the teachers, parents, and peers.

Did you know that you can help the Cloud? Simply share a picture of the weather that is happening in your neck of the woods at nightlightstories@gmail.com.  We'll place them on the the class website at bit.ly/brisbanegrade4 to help out The Cloud with their science fair data! 

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.

Annual - occurring or returning once a year

Decay - to become decomposed

Erupted - to break out of a pent-up state, usually in a sudden and violent manner

Murmurs - a low, continuous sound, as of a brook, the wind, or trees, or of low, indistinct voices

Simultaneously - existing, occurring, or operating at the same time

   JUST ADD IMAGINATION! 

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing 

after hearing the story.

1. Check out these cool interactive websites to keep you engaged in learning all through the summer.

2. Try a few of these quick and easy science experiments with an adult!  

                               COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the 

details to answer these questions?

1. Who was the man with the blond ponytail?

2. What was the name of the company Ralph Baer is president of?

3. When did Mrs. Young become a judge?

4. Where was Mr. Van Riper?

5. Why was Garrett angry at Melvin?

WE HOPE YOUR DAYS SPARKLED!

Episode 82: The Cloud, Chapter 22

 

Hi All,

Just a reminder that we are recording a novella that Mr. Chris and I wrote. The story, about kids solving a mystery using their technology skills,  has twenty-five chapters.  

Last episode, we brought you Chapter 21, where The Cloud worked diligently at their houses reviewing video and photo evidence to come up with a hypothesis as to what could be causing the school to get sick.  

Did you know that you can help the Cloud? Simply share a picture of the weather that is happening in your neck of the woods at nightlightstories@gmail.com.  We'll place them on the the class website at bit.ly/brisbanegrade4 to help out The Cloud with their science fair data! 

We would like to introduce a 6th grader who used her passion for sewing to create her own Etsy store! This episode's spotlight is on Shyla, owner of Sew Fancy Designs Co. She began sewing when she was eight years old. Her passion led her to sell her creations at local farmers markets. With the help of her mom, she opened her own Etsy store where she sells a variety hand-sewed, affordable, high quality stuffed animals and handmade sticker designs. She also works with her customers for customized orders! But what about all the leftover fabric? Well, Shyla is a true animal lover. She doesn't waste a thread. All her leftovers are made into soft toys for local animal shelters! Way to go, Shyla. Please check out this impressive young lady's talents at Sew Fancy Designs Co. 

In fact, she created a one of a kind Mojo the Ferret just for us!

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.

Draped - To cover or hang with cloth or other fabric, especially in graceful folds

Diagrams - A drawing or plan that outlines and explains the parts, operation, etc., of something

Align - To bring into cooperation or agreement with a particular group, party, cause, etc.

Multimedia - The combined use of several media, as sound and full-motion video in computer applications.

Waggled -  To wobble or shake, especially while in motion

JUST ADD IMAGINATION! 

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing 

after hearing the story.

1. Create a picture or diagram of how you hear the gymnasium is set up for the science fair. 

2. Do you think The Cloud is still doing a project on the weather? Vote in a poll here!

                      COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the 

details to answer these questions?

1. Who was missing when The Cloud walked into the Gymnasium?

2. What does Melvin call Todd and Jamie?

3. When are people allowed to walk around and look at the presentations?

4. Where is the science fair held?

5. Why does Melvin talk about The Cloud's weather project so much?

All of our family, friends and listeners for the

months of February, March and April

WE HOPE YOUR DAY SPARKLED!

CATCH UP WITH ALL THINGS NIGHT LIGHT STORIES

 

The Night Light Stories Household is so happy it is Spring. We will be back to recording our final chapter of The Cloud this week. In the meantime, we wanted to post some of our quick links for a "one stop shop" type of post. Come catch up with us!

Story Snapshots

Visit this link to view a list of our 62 stories. Here you'll find links to the audio and the blog post with activities.

The Cloud

Visit this link to catch up on our novella, The Cloud. We update this link each week to include all of the chapters that are posted. 

EduWalks 

Visit this link to join us on EduWalks. Mr. Chris and I share resources and strategies to help families, students, educators and admin for the current learning environment! 

Night Light Stories Live

Visit this link to hear our stories LIVE! 

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Episode 81: The Cloud, Chapter 21

Hi All,

Just a reminder that we are recording a novella that Mr. Chris and I wrote. The story, about kids solving a mystery using their technology skills,  has twenty-five chapters.  

Last episode, we brought you Chapter 20, where The Cloud had a day off of school that they used to meet as a team to put their science fair project together. However, they found that their data had been tampered with and they would be forced to withdraw or get another project together in one day's time.  

Did you know that you can help the Cloud? Simply share a picture of the weather that is happening in your neck of the woods at nightlightstories@gmail.com.  We'll place them on the the class website at bit.ly/brisbanegrade4 to help out The Cloud with their science fair data! 

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.

dimension: a property of space; extension in a given direction

hunch: a premonition or suspicion; guess

lateral: of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side

poltergeist:a ghost or spirit supposed to manifest its presence by noises, knockings, etc.

   JUST ADD IMAGINATION! 

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing 

after hearing the story.

1. Conduct a mold experiment and send us a picture of the results at nightlightstories@gmail.com. Visit the following site to guide you on how to get started: https://teachbesideme.com/growing-mold-science-experiment/

2. There is many different things to learn in science. You can play interactive science games here.

                               COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the 

details to answer these questions?

1. Who said the pink fuzz looked like cotton candy?

2. What did they see in the picture of the apple wrapped in blue plastic?

3. When did The Cloud capture all of the pictures of the ladybugs?

4. Where did Garrett suggest they find the data for their new science project?

5. Why do you think there would be mold on the corner of the wall by the classroom sink?

Mr. Chris of the Night Light Stories Household

Meme and Papa of Massachusetts

WE HOPE YOUR DAYS SPARKLED!