Tue, 28 November 2017
Story Notes and Extras A Very Merry Christmas
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 children to enjoy
Why would it be fun to visit a country General Store? What is something that you might find in a country General Store?
More Talk and Discover
If you were a farmer, what would you share with your neighbors? How do you let someone know that you are grateful for their kindness? What is something that you could make as a gift to give to someone?
Learning With Art
Draw a picture of an angel. Draw a picture of Christmas cookie. Draw a picture of something that you might see during the winter.
Being A Good Listener
On what night did everyone go to the General Store? Where in the General Store did everyone first gather? What ornaments and gifts were being made?
More Talk, Talk and Discover
How do you begin to help someone? Why is it important to help neighbors, friends and family? Who is someone that has helped you?
Bonus Question
What might be some of the songs and carols that were sung around the General Store’s potbelly stove?
A Question For Everyone
What are some ways that you can help someone?
A Question For All
Why do you think the family that owned the General Store were willing to trust that their needs would be met?
Other Stories To Enjoy
Some Other Ways To Have Fun
Make a Ginger Bread House. Sing some of the traditional Christmas songs with family and friends. Write a Christmas poem.
Sharing The Holiday Spirit
Direct download: MASTER_-_A_Very_Merry_Christmas_-_2017_-_11_22_17.mp4
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:25pm EDT |
Thu, 2 November 2017
Story Notes and Extras
The Turkey That Wanted To Know What’s Cook’n
Written and presented by Sean Hunter
Talk and Discover for parents, teachers, families, children and friends to enjoy
What do you think it was that King Hop A’Tommas smelt cook’n As he hopped around? What do you like to smell cook’n? If you had a garden, what would you grow for Thanksgiving?
More Talk, and Discover
What is something good to make for Thanksgiving diner? Who would you invite to celebrate Thanksgiving with you? Why is it good to be thankful?
Learning With Art
Draw a picture of King Hop A’Tommas. Draw a picture of a pilgrim. Draw a picture of one of King Hop A’Tommas’s friends.
Being Thankful
What do you have to be thankful for? What are some of the blessings that you receive each day? What are some of the ways your family celebrates Thanksgiving?
A Question For Everyone
What special two words can you use to let someone know that you are grateful?
More Talk, Talk and Discover
Why do you think the Pilgrims had a day of Thanksgiving? What does King Hop A’Tommas have to be thankful for? What are some of the ways that you can help celebrate Thanksgiving?
Being A Good Listener
When did King Hop A’Tommas enjoy? What did King Hop A’Tommas first see cooking in the kitchen? What were the children grateful for?
Extra Credit
How fast can a turkey run? How fast can a turkey fly? Where do turkeys sleep?
Bonus Question
Why is the moth of November a good time to celebrate Thanksgiving?
Extra, Extra Credit
What sound do turkeys make when they talk?
A Little Bit of Thanksgiving History
Where did the Pilgrims celebrate their first Thanksgiving? In what year did George Washington first declare a national day of Thanksgiving? When did Abraham Lincoln declare Thanksgiving as a holiday?
Thanksgiving Around The World
When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada? How is Thanksgiving celebrated in Germany?
Direct download: MASTER_-_The_Turkey_-_10_31_17_2.23_PM.m4a
Category:podcasts -- posted at: 2:12pm EDT |