Tue, 1 May 2012
Story Notes and Extras The Jelly Bean Tree written and presented by Sean Hunter Talk and Discover (for parents, teachers, children and families to enjoy) Where do you think you would find a cotton field with a jelly bean tree? How many people do you think know about the jelly bean tree? What animals might know about the jelly bean tree? What color is your favorite jelly bean? How tall do you think the jelly bean tree can grow? Which color jelly bean do you think grows the fastest? Which color jelly beans do you think likes to grow at night? Which color jelly beans do you think people pick first on a foggy, foggy day? Who do you think helps Farmer Cotton pick jelly beans? Does the jelly bean tree need rain and sunshine to grow? How many jelly beans could you put into a jelly bean bag? How many jelly beans might be in a jelly bean sandwich? In what ways might a restaurant use a jelly bean? How high could a jelly bean from the jelly bean tree jump? How far could a jelly bean from the jelly bean tree jump? Can some jelly beans jump further than others? (if so, which ones?) Do you think the jelly beans from the jelly bean tree have jumping contest? What is a good song for the jelly beans to dance too? Is there a special jelly bean dance? Do you think a jelly bean has ever been to the moon? What other tricks do you think Farmer Cotton’s jelly beans can do that no one knows about? Using Your Imagination Draw a picture of a jelly bean truck. Draw a picture of Farmer Cotten. Draw a picture of the jelly bean tree. More Talk and Discover How many jelly beans do you think would be in a one quart jar? How many jelly beans do you think would be in a tea cup? If you had 144 jelly beans from the jelly bean tree, how many do you think would be red? If you had 72 jelly beans from the jelly bean tree, how many do you think would be blue? If you had 48 jelly beans from the jelly bean tree, how many do you think would be green? If you had 36 jelly beans from the jelly bean tree, how many do you think would be purple? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a jelly bean cookie. Draw a picture of a jelly bean house. Draw a picture of a jelly bean in your favorite flavor. |
Mon, 12 March 2012
Story Notes and Extras Trains, Boats and Planes written and presented by Sean Hunter with a special appearance by Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy Talk and Discover for parents, teachers, children and friends to enjoy together If you were on a train, boat or plane, where would you like to go? Who would you like to go with you on an airplane? Which would you like to be, the captain of a ship, the pilot of an airplane or an engineer on a train? What is something that a pilot of an airplane needs to know? What is something that a captain of a ship needs to be ready for? What is something that an engineer of a train looks for? How does weather effect trains, boats and planes? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a boat that might carrying gold. Draw a picture of a boat with a paddle wheel Draw a picture of a train that an elephant and giraffe could ride on. Draw a picture of an airplane that has an open cockpit. More Talk and Discover What was the real name of “Old Ironsides?” What are some famous seaports? What are two major seaports in the United States, Europe, and South America? What is the closest seaport to where you live? In what country was the first train made? Who were some of Hollywood’s famous movie stars in the 1950’s? How long would a trip on a train from California to Chicago take, and what states would the train pass through? What type of wheels did the Wright Brothers use on the first airplane? What are some famous castles? How far would you have to travel from your house to a famous castle? Being Creative Plan a trip on an airplane from where you live to another country and then transfer to a final destination where only a seaplane can land. Plan a trip on a train that will take at least 24 hours and will pass through at least one capital city, Plan a trip on a boat that will take you across the equator. More Talk, Discover and Fun Who were some famous sailors of ancient times? Who were some famous sailors that explored the world? What do steam engines on trains need for fuel? How fast can some trains go? When were diesel engine trains first used? When did railroad companies begin using electric engines? What are some famous railroad companies? What are some famous railroad lines? From what city in California did the Super Chief begin it’s journey? What are some of the jobs on a train? On a train who rides in the caboose? What is a good name for a fast clipper ship? Extra Credit How do you think the schooner got its name? Where would you find the “Spirit of St. Louis” today? In which of the Seven Seas is the weather usually warm? On which continent won’t you find a train? Who are some famous pirates? Why was Ernest Shackleton a hero? In Paris what language do they speak? In Istanbul what language is spoken? Where is the closet seaport to Moscow? Using Your Imagination Draw a picture of an airplane that can land on the moon. Draw a picture of a ship that could also be a submarine. Draw a picture of something that could ferry a train across water. Books And Songs That Can Be Enjoyed and that you can get at a library The Little Engine That Could Thomas The Tank Engine Songs I’ve Been Working On The Railroad She’ll Be Conin’ Around The Mountain Charlie On The MTA Chattanooga Choo Choo To Know and Enjoy More About Charlie McCoy http://countrymusichalloffame.org/full-list-of-inductees/view/charlie-mccoy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McCoy www.charliemccoy.com/ |
Wed, 18 January 2012
Sparky McCloud Meets A NHL Referee
written and presented by Sean Hunter with a “little” whistle from Country Music Hall of Fame member – Charlie McCoy
Talk and Discover an opportunity for parents, coaches, teachers to share with children and friends
What do you admire about someone like Paul Stewart? Why are teammates important? In what ways should you treat a teammate like they were your brother or sister? How should you treat someone from another team? How is being on a team like being a part of a family? In what ways is a referee like a parent?
More Talk and Discover
Why are rules important in sports? Why are rules important at home and in a community? How do you treat someone with dignity? How do you offer respect? What are some of the best ways to encourage someone? What are some of the ways you can be a role model at all times? What are some of the ways to help others succeed? When (and where) can you volunteer without being asked? What are some of the values that your family has given you? What are some of the standards and values that you will give to your children? What are some of the ways sports helps you to be a better person?
More Talk, Discover and Growing
What are some of your goals in school and sports? What are some of your hopes for everyone in your family? What extra effort and work might you have to do to work toward your goals? Which job is more important – a lawyer or a teacher? - a soldier or a doctor? an electrician or an athlete? Which should be more important – the job or the person? As an athlete, what should you say “no” to. As a student, what should you be doing every day?
Continuing To Grow
What are some of the ways someone can be selfish? What problems happen at home, and to a team, when someone is selfish? How should a coach, teacher and parent treat or discipline someone who is selfish? What are some of the chores that teach respect and responsibility? What makes someone a good role model? Who is someone that can be your mentor? Why is discipline good? What is the difference between discipline and self discipline? What is your definition of success? In what ways can you be a better teammate?
A Question For Everyone
What rules do you think Paul Stewart’s parents had for Paul to follow when he was growing up? |
Wed, 4 January 2012
Story Notes and Extras Snowball – The Lucky Cat An Imagination Story written and presented by Sean Hunter with the music of Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy Talk And Discover (for parents, teachers, family, friends and children) Why is Snowball a lucky cat? Where would you like to spend a whole winter? What do you like about winter? In what country do you think this stories Catnip Mountain is? Do you think that dogs are allowed at Catnip Mountain? What kind of dogs do you think you would find at a winter mountain? What are some of the birds that you might find at Catnip Mountain in the winter? What colors might the birds be? What other animals might you find in the woods during the winter at Catnip Mountain? What animals might return to the woods at Catnip Mountain when the weather is warm? What do you think happens at Catnip Mountain when the weather is warm? Do you think people go camping and hiking at Catnip Mountain in the winter? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a cat that might look like Snowball – The Lucky Cat. Draw a picture of a sled. Draw a picture of a sleigh. Draw a picture of one of Snowball’s friends. Draw a picture of a snowshoe. Draw a picture of a snowman. Draw a picture of a snowflake Draw a picture of something you might wear to keep warm in winter? More Talk and Discover How many barrels do you think some skaters can jump? How big do you think some of the barrels are? How big do you think some of the fish are that are caught at Catnip Mountain pond? Do you think the fish in Catnip Mountain Pond are bigger in the winter than they are in the summer? Do you think there are any penguins at Catnip Mountain pond? More Talk and Discover What songs would you sing around a fireplace? What books would you like to read if you were at the Catnip Mountain Lodge? What foods might be nice to eat around the fire at Catnip Mountain Lodge? What are some songs about winter? What are some books about winter? More Talk and Discover What Olympic events could be held at Catnip Mountain? Who are some famous Olympians that might like to visit Catnip Mountain? How high would a mountain have to be to reach into the average clouds? What are the names of some famous castles? In what countries are some of the most famous castles? Where in the world does it snow more than 50 inches of snow each year? On what continents are some of the coldest places in the world? What are some of the mountains in the world that reach above the clouds? More Talk and Discover & Music The first song is John Henry – look up the story of the famous folklore legend. What kind of work did John Henry do? In the song what does the music make you feel is happening? What other ideas does the music give you? What are some other famous American folklore legend stories? In the second song what instruments do you hear being played? Which of those instruments are in your school band and orchestra? Are the voices like an instrument? Shenandoah is the name of the third song, in what century is it thought that the song Shenandoah was written? What do you think inspired the writing of the song? Why do you think the song has been popular all these years? In what states is the Shenandoah Valley? What songs and music honor or are about the community and area where you live? ~ ~ ~ To know more about Country Music Hall of Fame member Charlie McCoy Go to the following links HYPERLINK "http://countrymusichalloffame.org/full-list-of-inductees/view/charlie-mccoy"http://countrymusichalloffame.org/full-list-of-inductees/view/charlie-mccoy HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McCoy"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McCoy HYPERLINK "http://www.charliemccoy.com/"www.charliemccoy.com |
Tue, 29 November 2011
Story Notes and Extras One Night When It Snowed Written and presented by Sean Hunter with music by Country Music Hall of Fame member – Charlie McCoy Talk and Discover (for parents, teachers, families and friends to enjoy with children) What would you write in a letter to Santa? Why is it important to remember the needs of others? What gifts could you make for someone? What are some of our favorite Christmas songs to sing? What songs and hymns do you think Santa was singing? Who would you ask Santa to do something special for? How many angels do you think the children heard singing? Learning With Art Draw a picture of Santa. Draw a picture of a Christmas manger. Draw a picture of angels caroling. Draw a picture of someone who you think is special. Draw a picture of someone that you think should be remembered. Other Stories To Enjoy Helping To Make The Holidays Happy For Everyone Help a neighbor in need. Other Ways To Have Fun Make a Ginger Bread House. Sing some of the traditional Christmas songs with family and friends. |
Wed, 16 November 2011
Story Notes and Extras An Uncle’s Gift written and presented by Sean Hunter the 1931 LaSalle is one of Duane Allen’s, of the Oak Ridge Boys, favorite cars Talk and Discover an opportunity for parents, children, teachers, and friends to have fun together What are some of your family Thanksgiving traditions? What do you like about Thanksgiving” What do you have to be grateful for? What are some of your favorite Thanksgiving memories? What are some of the Thanksgiving memories that your grandparents told you about? Who do you know that has been a Marine? Who do you know that wants to be a teacher? How far is it from your house to Bonsall, California? How many states would you have to travel through from your house to Bonsall, CA? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a car that someone in your family once owned. Draw a picture of what you think the 1931 LaSalle in the story looked like. Draw a picture of a turkey. Draw a picture of pilgrim. Draw a picture of something that the pilgrims grew. More Talk and Discover When was the first Thanksgiving in America? Where was the first American Thanksgiving celebrated? What was the reason for having a day of Thanksgiving? When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada? More Talk and Discover Why was LaSalle a famous explorer? Where did LaSalle explore? Who else are some famous explorers? What were LaSalle and other explorers looking for when they began their journey? What cities have been named after explorers? What rivers have been named after explorers? Where near you live is there a lake that has been named after an explorer? What are some of the schools and colleges that have been named after explorers? Extra Credit What famous singing group has four members with the last name of Allen, Bonsall, Sterban and Golden (that were in the story) who enjoy Thanksgiving? In what famous song is the “Hungry House Café?” Who wrote that famous song and who else has recorded it? More Extra Credit When was the LaSalle first made? Where was the LaSalle made? What would a four door passenger LaSalle sedan cost in 1931? How much would that amount be in today’s dollar? In what auto museums might you find a LaSalle? |
Fri, 2 September 2011
Story Notes and Extras Wally The Coolest Pig In Town Written And Presented By Sean Hunter Talk and Discover What are some other tricks that Wally might do? How did Wally learn to do his tricks? What do most pigs like to eat? What else could Wally eat besides blueberry pie? What won’t a pig eat? What do you think Wally does if there is no mud? Do you think Wally knows how to dance? Do you think Wally knows how to sing? How much could Wally weigh? How many teeth does a pig have? How many teeth does a piglet have? What are some of the other animals that like to take a bath? Could a pig take a bath with an elephant? Would and elephant want to take a bath with a pig? What are some other good names for a pig? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a pig without mud? Draw a picture of something that a pig might dream of? Draw a picture of one of the pig’s friends? More Talk and Discover Where is there a state fair near you? When is the state fair? What attractions would you find at a state fair? What attractions would you find at the midway? What other animals would you see at a state fair? What are some of the contest at a state fair? What are some of the contest at a fair that don’t involve animals? At a fair what are some of the prizes that can be won at a fair? |
Fri, 8 July 2011
Story Notes and Extras What! No Ice Cream written and presented by Sean Hunter Talk and Discover (for parents, families, teachers and children to enjoy) What is your favorite ice cream? Where would you have searched for the missing ice cream? Why did you think the ice cream had disappeared? Who would you have asked to help find the ice cream? Do you think the cats knew where the ice cream was? How do you think the cats and the cows became friends? Who else might be friends with the cows? When is a good time to have ice cream? When is a good time to say “thank you?” How do you think the cows made the ice cream disappear? Learning With Art Draw a picture of a cow Draw a picture of an ice cream cow Draw a picture of something that an ice cream detective needs. Draw a picture of a clever cat Draw a picture of a super dupper ice cream cone. More Talk and Discover Who do you know that works hard? What are some of the jobs that probably are not fun? What jobs do you know that have to be done outside when it is cold? Who do you know that should be thanked for the work that they do? Why is it important to thank someone? What are some of the ways to thank someone? When should someone send a thank you note? Who last week did something that you appreciated? Who should you thank every day? What are some of the other phrases that you can say to show respect and appreciation?
More Talk and Discover
Why is it important to be patient?
Why is it important to think of others?
What usually happens to people that are selfish?
What usually happens to people that are selfish? |
Tue, 3 May 2011
Story Notes and Extras |
Sun, 1 May 2011
Three happy mice |
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