Episode 19: Mojo and the Ear Mites

Click here to listen to: Mojo and the Ear Mites

Hi All,

Some exciting things are happening in the Night Light Stories household that we want to share with you! Mr. Chris and I were asked to write a series of children's books.  We are thrilled and eager to create a story that you'll get to read in print form! We've already started working on the project and we're really happy with how it is coming together. We're going to have a lot of fun working on the story, but it is also going to take a lot of time and a lot of hard work.  


Unfortunately, that means we're going to have to take a short break from writing for Night Light Stories. Don't worry though, we plan to come back sometime in the Fall with brand new stories!  Also, we're going to keep adding new Lighting the Way With Words each week over, as well as occasional updates on our writing project and, who knows, maybe there will be some surprises along the way.   So, please, stay subscribed and tell your friends about Night Light Stories because we're so excited to be able to share this journey.

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.

jaunt: a short journey


lurch: a sudden tip or roll to one side


pungent: sharply affecting the organs of smell

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

1. As a family, make a family first aid kit to be kept in an accessible location.  Items could include bandages, gauze, antiseptic cream, anti-itch cream, and other first aid supplies.

2. In order to help keep sickness away, you should wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.  The next time you wash your hands, keep on scrubbing for as long as it takes to sing the Alphabet Song.  

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

1. What wakes up Mojo from his nap that is troubling him?

2. Make a list of all the ways Mojo tries to itch and soothe his ears before he sees the doctor.  

3. Why does Mojo's fear build when he is in the car?


4.  How does the doctor make Mojo feel more comfortable?

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

Will D of Valencia, Spain
Joe D of Valencia, Spain
Uncle John of Valencia, Spain,
Ellie H of Danvers, Massachusetts
Pattie C of Groveland, Massachusetts
Uncle Terry of New Hampshire

We hope your day SPARKLED!

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

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Spring is on its way! There is going to be a lot of dirt to excavate for all different reasons.  You can excavate dirt to plant seeds in your garden, look for earthworms to go fishing, or make a trench for water to flow where you want it to go. For whatever reason you excavate, we hope you will share a picture of it with us at nightlightstories@gmail.com.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

When people think of digits, they might think of numbers. However, you might be interested to find out that digits has multiple meanings. Click on the word digits in this post to discover the other meanings.  We would love to see how you visually define digits.  Send us your pictures to nightlightstories@gmail.com and we will post them on the blog for all to enjoy!  As always, I look forward to the many words we can share together.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

The little boy was the culprit in "The Case of the Empty Salt Shaker".

Send us a picture of your very own culprit being caught red-handed to nightlightstories@gmail.com.  We will post them on the site for all to enjoy.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

We thought you might need a visual break from the snow, ice, and cold.  Take a moment to daydream about some balmy weather we will be feeling soon enough!  We would love to see your visual definition of balmy, or a picture of you enjoying some balmy weather.  Send them to nightlightstories@gmail.com or post them on the Facebook Fan Page.  We will post them on the blog for all to enjoy! 

Episode 18: Captain Destructo

Click here to listen to: Captain Destructo

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.

LIGHTING THE WAY WITH WORDS

Our good friend had an amazing aerobic workout for four months while he hiked the entire Appalachian Trail.   

He scores and the crowd goes wild! 

Playing hockey is a great way to get in an aerobic workout. 

Inspired by the story "Sled Ride",

 Mr. Black's class enjoyed a fun aerobic workout while climbing this hill and sledding down!

Kim, from the Musing Mommies podcast, sent us a great picture of her son doing an aerobic workout on the trampoline!

There are many types of aerobic exercises such as hiking, jogging, playing on the Wii, or jumping up and down when the Saints won the Super Bowl. If you are on the East Coast this past week, I am sure you have been getting a lot of aerobic exercise from shoveling or just trying to walk through the snow. Share a picture of your favorite person or yourself getting some aerobic exercise.

Feel free to send it to nightlightstories@gmail.com or post it on the Facebook Fan Site. As always, I look forward to watching the glow grow brighter with the many words we can share together.