Episode 49: The Mankie

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Hi All,

We'd like to thank Nature's Clean Choice anti-microbial baby blankets protected by Fosshield^® for sponsoring this episode. We were excited to work with them to give away 20 of their germ repellant blankets last week. If you'd like to order one, you can visit http://bit.ly/superblanket. Don't forget to enter "nightlightstories" in the coupon code at checkout to receive an extra 5% off your total order. Check out some of the winners below!

Photo Credits: Naps Happen and Wyman Ragg

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.
 

microbes: a microorganism; especially a pathogenic bacterium.

random: proceeding, made or occurring without definite aim.

wailing: to utter a prolonged, inarticulate, mournful cry.

vibrant: vigorous or energetic.

 

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing

after hearing the story.

1. Use a blanket to make yourself a cape, a ghost, or throw it over some chairs to make a fort. 

2. Write an acrostic poem using the word BLANKET. 

3. Uncle Maxwell wrote the cryptic phrase "The Mankie: Wield to Shield". Think of and write out other phrases to describe the other gifts he sent to Simon.

4. Make a list of magical objects that Uncle Maxwell could send to Simon in the future.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the

details to answer these questions?

1. Who does Simon receive a present from twice a year?

2. What is the message on the card he pulls out of the package?

3. When does Simon realize the special property of the blanket?

4. Where does Simon keep his Sandlings?

5. Why does he give the blanket to his baby brother?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Olivia

Hollyn

Madeline P.

Kelly P.
Beth P.
Brayden B
Brian B.
Tucker B. 

We hope your days SPARKLED!

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Bus Stop Bravery (7:28)

Getting ready for the very first bus ride on the very first day 

of school can be a nerve-racking experience!
Free audio download: Bus Stop Bravery
Blog with activities: Bus Stop Bravery

It's that time of year again! Kids and parents are hustling and bustling around purchasing school supplies, picking out new backpacks and setting their fall schedules. I know we are working on making our own schedule here in the Night Light Stories household. One activity already on there is our son's piano lessons.

Do you play an instrument? If so, which one? We'd love for you to share in the comments or leave a picture with you playing your instrument on the Facebook Page.  We hope you have a terrific start to the school year!

Episode 48: Grabby Goose Gets Greedy

Click the link to listen to: Grabby Goose Gets Greedy

Hi All,

Since the kids have been on summer break, we have been busy playing with all our toys. Sometimes our youngest will snatch a toy from her big brother without even thinking about his feelings. We've been working with her on how she needs to ask first before taking something that she wants. It has taken some time, but she is learning to be patient and use her words rather than just react. As you listen to the story, consider the following:
What make a good friend a GOOD friend?

A GIVEAWAY 

We are pleased to announce a giveaway promotion! We've been given 20 Nature's Clean Choice Baby Blankets to give away to our listeners. These blankets are protected from microbes by Fosshield^®. What that means is that the material actually repels microbes keeping the blanket germ free! You can view all of the different ways to enter by using Rafflecopter below. Complete as many as you can to increase your chances to win! 

The deadline is 12:00am EST on August 14th EST. 

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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.

commotion: noisy disturbance.

fidget: to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently.

keen: animated by or showing strong feeling or desire.

rendezvous: an agreement between two or more persons to meet at a certain time and place.

JUST ADD IMAGINATION!

Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing

after hearing the story.

1. Make a list of all the things that make a good friend.

2. Write a letter or draw a picture for a friend. Send it in the mail.
3. Make a special treat for a friend and then share it together!
4. Go swimming in a lake and count all the critters you see.
5. Review the rules with a trusted adult for how to interact with a stranger.

COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE

After listening to the story, can you recall the

details to answer these questions?

1. Who are Grabby's friend's in the story?

2. What kind of animals were Morty, Sam, and Grabby? 

3. When did Grabby realize the woman was not her friend? 

4. Where did Sam swim along to follow the woman?

5. Why did the woman take Grabby?

We want to send out bright birthday wishes to:

Meme of Massachusetts
Nana of New York
Faith Savannah of South Carolina
Dave of Louisiana
Aunt Mikki of South Dakota
Uncle Ryan of South Dakota

We hope your days SPARKLED!

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

The Walk: (11:46)

A description from a little boy of all the sights he sees on

 a walk with his family.

Free audio download: The Walk

Blog with activities: The Walk

We just got home from a ten day vacation with our family in Massachusetts. The kids had a blast playing on the beach and being in the ocean. They really liked to wade through the waves and stand in the deeper waters. Have you been on a vacation with your family this summer? Share with us in the comments! We'd love to hear about it. 

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Have you heard our story:

A Tooth's Story: (17:12)
A tooth learns that he will be leaving his home in the mouth from a voice down below the gums.  He must say goodbye to his friends and inform the rest of the teeth about their own impending journey.
Free audio download: A Tooth's Story
Blog with activities: A Tooth's Story

This has been a exciting week in our house. Our six-year-old lost his first tooth! The space where his baby tooth resided will be vacant until the adult tooth makes its way through. Have you lost a tooth lately? We'd love to see! Send us a picture of the vacant space in your mouth to nightligthtstories@gmail.com or feel free to 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.