What goes bump in the night? How do you keep the Heebie Jeebies away, especially on Halloween?

A tribe of Ooga Boogas try to change their lives for the better with unexpected results.

Hello All,

Surprise!  Happy Mother's Day!  Mr. Chris and I dedicate this quick flashlight episode to our beautiful moms who have supported and loved us through thick and thin.  We are so grateful for every phone call, hug, and chocolate lollipop you bring us. We would have bought you flowers, but thought a poem was something you could listen to over and over all year round to remind you how very special you are.  

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.

confidence: belief in oneself and one's abilities.

delight:  something that gives great pleasure.

pride: the feeling of being proud.

As always, I look forward to the many stories and memories

 we can share together. 

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.

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COMPREHENSION CHALLENGEAfter 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 WISHESWe 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.

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 brightmalicious: 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 CHALLENGEAfter 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 WISHESWe 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

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 [email protected].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.