Episode 11: Dragonfly, Dragonfly, Show Us The Way

Click here to listen to: Dragonfly, Dragonfly, Show Us the WayHi All,Here we are in the last month of summer vacation. Can you believe it? We have had a great summer taking time to visit with our family and friends. Speaking of our friends, we are having a quick contest in honor of celebrating our little man turning FOUR with all of our friends! What will you win?Two imaginative, energetic and catchy music CD's. "FIELD TRIP" from Recess Monkey "JUICE BOX HEROES" from Imagination MoversTo enter, simply leave us a comment on the blog, at our email [email protected], or send me Tweet via Twitter.com at nightlight08 describing one of your favorite things about your best friend. We'll be picking two winners at random from all those who enter.  See my example below:I love my best girlfriend because she accepts me for who I am. For 15 years she has always been there for me. What did you say? A word of the day! That is right! In our story there aremany juicy words that are fun to learn and say! audible: loud enough to be heard conceal: cover up or keep from sightshimmied: to shake or vibrate treacherous: unstable or insecure, as footing JUST ADD IMAGINATION!Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.1. A spelunker is a person who makes a hobby of exploring and studying caves. Think about all the things that a spelunker would find in exploring a cave. What kinds of things do you think they would study?2. Check out a book or many books at the library on the buffalo, the dragonfly, or the black-footed ferret. Read about one, two or all of these animals. COMPREHENSION CHALLENGEAfter listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?1. Where did Buffalo and Dragonfly discover Black-Footed Ferret? 2. How did each of the friends help get each other safely through their journey? 3. Before meeting Buffalo, Dragonfly used to live in the meadow. Why did she leave? BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHESWe want to send out bright birthday wishes to:Gianna S of Peabody, MAMeme of Georgetown, MANana of Eden, NYBethie C of Groveland, MABrian C of Groveland, MABrian B of Fredonia, NYBrayden B of Fredonia, NYTucker B of Harpers Ferry, WVWe hope your day SPARKLED!

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