Podcasts about night light stories

In this episode, we discuss The benefits of engaging special education teachers and generative AI in the initial stages of lesson planning.  Ideally, assistive technology and AI tools should be used to start a task, not complete it. We explore the potential of AI in providing feedback on student work, which could save teachers time and provide more personalized learning experiences. **Get the Book:   The New Assistive Tech | Blindsided by AI: The bigger picture Follow on Twitter: @ISTEofficial   @mrhooker @possbeth @KarenJan @mmatp @attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech.

The full potential of ChatGPT and generative AI is available to those who know how to communicate with these tools effectively. What must we understand to teach these new skills to students with learning disabilities? Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973 @fromrooma212 @profsjohnson@attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Susan D. Johnson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Special Education at Mercyhurst University and Director of Undergraduate Education. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders of children, and function-based interventions in natural environments. Her scholarly interests coalesce around instructional design and development of pedagogical best practices for students with severe disabilities, in addition to analyzing the link between delinquency and disability in the juvenile justice system. Her national and international level presentations have addressed using diverse clinical experiences to transform teacher education and literacy instruction for students with severe disabilities. Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Ann Stiltner is a high school special education teacher. She received a master's degree in special education from the University of Hartford and a certificate of advanced studies in literacy from Sacred Heart University. She writes the blog from Room A212 (annstiltner.com/blog).

Special education teachers have used AI to instruct students with disabilities for many years. However, generative AI adds new possibilities and new challenges. This discussion explores what we're learning about using ChatGPT with students who learn differently. Follow on Twitter: @sgthomas1973 @fromrooma212 @profsjohnson@attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd Susan D. Johnson, Ph.D. is Associate Professor of Special Education at Mercyhurst University and Director of Undergraduate Education. Dr. Johnson specializes in the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders of children, and function-based interventions in natural environments. Her scholarly interests coalesce around instructional design and development of pedagogical best practices for students with severe disabilities, in addition to analyzing the link between delinquency and disability in the juvenile justice system. Her national and international level presentations have addressed using diverse clinical experiences to transform teacher education and literacy instruction for students with severe disabilities. Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Ann Stiltner is a high school special education teacher. She received a master's degree in special education from the University of Hartford and a certificate of advanced studies in literacy from Sacred Heart University. She writes the blog from Room A212 (annstiltner.com/blog).

This flashback episode is about four educators,  a road trip, and a scavenger hunt to spotlight the need and value of developing inclusive learning experiences to reach all students. **Get the book Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @possbeth @KarenJan @mmatp @attipscast @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd   @shellthief  @hyphenatic @ISTEMLN #istelive @ISTEEdLeaders  #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and an adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all students, and is a passionate advocate for UDL. She's an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He's also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master's courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) advisory boards. He's the founder of EdcampAccess NJ, an unconference focused on teacher-led professional development opportunities on inclusion, special education and assistive technology. Marotta co-moderates the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat that brings together an international group of practitioners to discuss issues related to the delivery of effective assistive technology services. He's a nationally and internationally recognized presenter, and in 2017 he was named the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Beth Poss is a school-based administrator in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. She's worked as an assistant principal, coordinator of preschool special education programs, member of the MCPS assistive technology team and an instructional specialist for UDL. She presents nationally and internationally on best practices in teaching and learning with technology. She also serves as adjunct faculty for Johns Hopkins University's Graduate School of Education. Poss is passionate about sharing the importance of designing inclusive learning environments, effective technology use in early childhood settings and culturally responsive teaching.

Welcome to "Ask the Tech Coach," a podcast for Instructional Coaches and Technology Integration Specialists. If you would like to be a part of future podcasts and share your thoughts, https://www.teachercast.net/podcastguestform (please contact the podcast).  We would love to have you join the show. Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network! Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year? Are you searching for support in your position? The https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network), is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. https://www.teachercast.net/TCNForm (Click Here to Join!) Weekly Topic The Importance of Building Relationships through Listening and asking Questions Breaking down Educational Strategies Mathematics STEM Literacy The Importance of knowing Strategies vs knowing Tools How can coaches use the book to support their students? Helping teachers find the “Why?” Should teachers have their own IEP's? The Four Big Questions of Instructional Coaching What do you think went really well? (Why?) What do you wish you could have done differently? (Why?) What would you consider changing? (Why?) Where do you want to be in the next week, month, etc (Why?) Building an Intentional Inclusive Design to Lessons The Do's and Don'ts of Innovative Lesson Design About our Guests Christopher Bugaj http://chrisbugaj.com (Christopher Bugaj) is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts http://attipscast.com (The A.T.TIPSCAST), a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the http://talkingwithtech.org (Talking With Tech) podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. He co‐produces and co‐authors the http://nightlightstories.net (Night Light Stories) podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co‐written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and https://www.amazon.com/New-Assistive-Tech-Learning-Awesome/dp/1564846881 (The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome for All). Karen Janowski Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and a former adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all learners, and is a passionate advocate for Inclusive Learning and UDL. She's an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at http://teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com/ (teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com) since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He's also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master's courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education...

This school year is largely in the rearview mirror and many of us are exhausted. But after you've had some rest, you'll want to listen to this special episode on reevaluating everything we thought about teaching and technology before the pandemic.  (Get the book) Follow on Twitter: @ISTE @mrhooker @possbeth @KarenJan @mmatp @attipscast @cmurcray @bamradionetwork @jonHarper70bd  #ISTE20 #ISTEturns40 #edchat #edtech #edtechchat Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and an adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all students, and is a passionate advocate for UDL. She's an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He's also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master's courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) advisory boards. He's the founder of EdcampAccess NJ, an unconference focused on teacher-led professional development opportunities on inclusion, special education and assistive technology. Marotta co-moderates the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat that brings together an international group of practitioners to discuss issues related to the delivery of effective assistive technology services. He's a nationally and internationally recognized presenter, and in 2017 he was named the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Beth Poss is a school-based administrator in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. She's worked as an assistant principal, coordinator of preschool special education programs, member of the MCPS assistive technology team and an instructional specialist for UDL. She presents nationally and internationally on best practices in teaching and learning with technology. She also serves as adjunct faculty for Johns Hopkins University's Graduate School of Education. Poss is passionate about sharing the importance of designing inclusive learning environments, effective technology use in early childhood settings and culturally responsive teaching.

Christopher Bugaj is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia. He hosts “The A.T.TIPSCAST,” a multiple award-winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. He also co-hosts the “Talking With Tech” podcast that features conversations about augmentative and alternative communication. Bugaj is the creator of ATEval2Go, an iPad app that helps education professionals perform technology assessments for students. He co-produces and co-authors the “Night Light Stories” podcast that features original stories for children. A frequent presenter, he has delivered over 300 live or digital sessions at local, regional national and international events. He has designed and taught online ISTE courses on assistive technology and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). He has also co-written or written multiple ISTE books, including The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools and The New Assistive Tech. Karen Janowski is an assistive and educational technology consultant, and an adjunct professor at Simmons College in Boston. She presents both locally and nationally about the importance of using ubiquitous technologies that remove the obstacles to learning for all students, and is a passionate advocate for UDL. She’s an EdCampBoston and EdCampAccess organizer, co-moderates #ATchat on Twitter and has blogged at teachingeverystudent.blogspot.com since 2005. Janowski is the president and owner of EdTech Solutions Inc. in Massachusetts, which provides assistive technology (AT) and augmented or alternative communication (AAC) professional development, coaching, consultations and assessments throughout the Greater Boston area. Mike Marotta is a Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology (RESNA) Certified Assistive Technology Professional and the director of the Richard West Assistive Technology Advocacy Center at Disability Rights New Jersey. He’s also adjunct professor at Ramapo College of New Jersey where he teaches master’s courses in assistive technology and UDL. Marotta serves on the Center for Accessible Educational Materials (CAST) and Center on Inclusive Technology and Education Systems (CITES) advisory boards. He’s the founder of EdcampAccess NJ, an unconference focused on teacher-led professional development opportunities on inclusion, special education and assistive technology. Marotta co-moderates the weekly #ATchat Twitter chat that brings together an international group of practitioners to discuss issues related to the delivery of effective assistive technology services. He’s a nationally and internationally recognized presenter, and in 2017 he was named the ISTE Inclusive Learning Network Outstanding Educator. Beth Poss is a school-based administrator in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Maryland. She’s worked as an assistant principal, coordinator of preschool special education programs, member of the MCPS assistive technology team and an instructional specialist for UDL. She presents nationally and internationally on best practices in teaching and learning with technology. She also serves as adjunct faculty for Johns Hopkins University’s Graduate School of Education. Poss is passionate about sharing the importance of designing inclusive learning environments, effective technology use in early childhood settings and culturally responsive teaching.

Changes require new ideas and ways of thinking. When considering literacy instruction and the teams responsible, where is the path of least resistance? This episode is a brainstorming session yielding ideas such as whole team vs segmented IEP writing, how to spearhead a comprehensive literacy movement in your school, and how Covid may have introduced models of instruction that bring more consistency to each child’s team. About the Guest: Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC-SLP Joining us is Christopher R. Bugaj, MA CCC‐SLP is a founding member of the Assistive Technology Team for Loudoun County Public Schools. Chris co-hosts the Talking With Tech podcast featuring interviews and conversations about augmentative and alternative communication and has hosted The A.T.TIPSCAST; a multi‐award winning podcast featuring strategies to design educational experiences. Chris is the author of The New Assistive Tech: Make Learning Awesome For All, published by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Chris is the co-author of Inclusive Learning 365: EdTech Strategies for Every Day of the Year (which is available for pre-order now) and The Practical (and Fun) Guide to Assistive Technology in Public Schools both of which are also published by ISTE. Chris co-authored two chapters for a book published by Brookes Publishing titled Technology Tools for Students with Autism. Chris co‐produces and co‐authors the popular Night Light Stories podcast which features original stories for children of all ages. Chris has presented over 500 live or digital sessions at local, regional, state, national and international events, including TEDx. This interview is part of a 15 episode series in season 5 focusing on literacy instruction for students with significant disabilities.

Hello and welcome to episode 65 of the Night Light Stories podcast recorded on April 11, 2020. This podcast tells one original story (or part of an original story) each episode that will light up the imaginations of children of all ages, anytime, anywhere.  Just a reminder that we are recording a novella that Mr. Chris and I wrote. The story, about kids solving a mystery using their technology skills, has twenty-five chapters. We’re putting out each chapter as a separate episode of the podcast. Last week we brought you Chapter 2, where four friends met up at the school on the first day to meet their new teacher. This week, we’re excited to present Chapter 3 of The Cloud!

On this episode of The Oh Beep! Geocaching Podcast we're interviewing DudleyGrunt and Mr. Yuck from OpenCaching North America Our very own Cache Zilla (aka Sophie) appears on the latest Night Light Stories release.  The story is Terrapene Ornata, Part 2, a story about Haver a young boy new to Geocaching. Haver, a bit of a neat freak, heads out to find the first of the 21 caches hidden by expert geocacher, Babatoochee. Unfortunately for Haver, obtaining the cache isn’t as easy as he had hoped. Thank you to Miss Mel, from Night Light Stories, for inviting Sophie. Night Light Stories is a podcast featuring original children’s stories. These stories were all originally told by the friendly glow of a child’s night light. You can find Night Light Stories at the following places: iTunes, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest Because of Geocaching... LJ from The UK Geocaching Podcast Feedback... Ask Doctor D... Chad Chapman asked... Dr. D, what is your favorite thing you have found in a cache? News & Events... The Happening 28by emmaw | GC4YT86 | Eastern England, United Kingdom Sunset on the Spring Equinox 2014by The Imp | GC4WX2Z | East Midlands, United Kingdom Bottoms Up Eventby Great T'Phon | GC4YE2Q | Southern England, United Kingdom Northants Natters #15by mcaddy | GC4YTHT | East Midlands, United Kingdom £2 needed, March Equinox eventby trebor nosnwot | GC4W7EX | Northwest England, United Kingdom TwoEds For Breakfastby Jacaru | GC4WNNT | East Midlands, United Kingdom Hot dates 😉by Beach_hut | GC4Y6W4 | Eastern England, United Kingdom Sweet 16 - Look at you nowby angellica | GC4Z7TK | East Midlands, United Kingdom Hop and Controversyby Simply Paul | GC4XD3M | Southern England, United Kingdom Other News... For listeners in the UK, the Britain On Foot website is a great resource for people who enjoy the outdoors.  They have quick guides for how to get started in several different activities (including geocaching) and events calendars.  www.britainonfoot.co.uk Video of the week... Geocache in a creepy house by TheEvilGeocacher http://youtu.be/vxt1FrypHAE Opencaching Interview... About OpenCaching North America   Free geocache listings for the United States, Canada, Mexico and other North American territories. We are part of the (mostly European) world wide OpenCaching network, which was founded in 2005. We predate, and are not affiliated with, the Garmin Opencaching.com website. The vast majority of our users, including the site Admins, all use and supportGeocaching.com, we simply provide a free alternative, on a volunteer basis. We accept, but discourage cross-listed caches, and most of the caches found on our site are unique to our site. Visit us at www.opencaching.us and the Country top level domain names opencaching.ca and opencaching.mx also point to our website, as well as opencachingnorthamerica.com andopencachingnorthamerica.us. Jim, AKA Mr.Yuck on most Geocaching websites, as profiled in the very first blog post of March 13, 2013, is the primary blogger. We also post the content of the HikerJamz Geocaching Talk Show, and The GCDoc YouTube channel as guest blog posts weekly. Links mentioned in the interview: Where to find an OpenCaching listing site in your country www.opencaching.eu Opencaching compatible smartphone apps page: http://www.opencaching.us/articles.php?page=apps Blog post comparing Opencaching North America vs. Garmins opencaching site: http://blog.opencaching.us/2013/03/our-opencaching-vs-garmins-opencaching_26.html

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.  2.  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 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.  

Hi All, We hope the New Year is finding you well! We have been getting more snow than usual this month here at the Night Light Stories household.  Having a 4 year old and 2 year old to bundle up to get outside takes some time and patience. Once we get out there though, it is worth it! There is a lot to do like snow angels, snow ball fights, snow forts, snow men and sledding. So many choices, so little time! In other Night Light news, we were thrilled to have a local newspaper, the Loudoun Independent, do a story about us.  You can click here to find the article about Night Light Stories.   VORACIOUS VOCABULARY         Our stories are filled with many illuminating words.Try and use them somewhere in a conversation this week.collision: crash   nestle: snuggle or cuddlestumble: stagger, fall, or trip       JUST ADD IMAGINATIONTry these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story.1. Gather different size balls such as a golf ball, tennis ball, kick ball, soccer ball, football or any other type you can find around the house.  Race two different balls down an incline at the same time to see which one reaches the bottom first.  2.  Fill an ice cube tray with water and color the water with food coloring.  You can use as many colors as you like.  Freeze the ice cubes.  Take them out and use them to paint a watercolor picture.COMPREHENSION CHALLENGE   After listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions?1. Why was the boy so excited to go sledding?2. Who stumbled into the path of his sled?3. What was the boy's last request at the end of the story?BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHESWe want to send out bright birthday wishes to:Colton G of MarylandKatie M of West VirginiaKate G of MarylandDana V of Toddler BrainHeather E of VirginiaMr. Chris of Night Light StoriesWe 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 watching the glow grow brighter with the many stories we can share together.  

We're in the holiday season. There will be days off of school and work, eating mouth watering foods and desserts, and of course, spending time with those you love. Whether you are traveling by plane, car, or train, we wish you a safe journey. Personally, in the Night Light Stories household, we love to jam to music from Rocknoceros, Laurie Berkner, Imagination Movers and Recess Monkey on our iPods, listen to stories and watch a movie or two. We also love to play games to pass the time like car Bingo or I Spy. Whatever your plans are this holiday weekend, we hope you have a magnificent time. While spending some time with your family, we hope you share with them this and the other stories at http://nightlightstories.blogspot.com

Hello All, Have you ever carved a pumpkin or made a scarecrow? The Night Light Stories household loves to do both. So far, we have created the scarecrow that is pictured below. The pumpkins are scheduled to be carved next weekend when the grandparents arrive for a visit. We would love to see a picture of your pumpkins, scarecrows, or any of the Harvest time decorations you created this year. Send the pictures to nightlightstories@gmail.com and we will post them on the site for all to enjoy, as well as in our Fan Art. What did you say? A word of the day! That is right! In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to learn and say!Crest: the highest part of a hill or mountain rangeFerocious: savagely fierce Girth: the measure around anything Muffled: To deaden (a sound) COMPREHENSION CHALLENGEAfter listening to the story, can you recall the details to answer these questions? 1. Where does Millie find her father first in the story? The second place she finds him? The third place she finds him?  2. Why does Millie’s father carve the pumpkin without her?   3. Can you name all of the things that are on her father’s list to complete?    JUST ADD IMAGINATION! Try these activities to keep your imagination glowing after hearing the story. 1. Making lists are a very helpful and useful tool. I use them daily so that I do not forget to complete the many tasks that need to get done throughout the day. Make a to do list. Check each thing off as you complete them.  2. Create a scary face for Millie's jack-o-lantern. What shapes would you use to make it ferocious looking?   3. Millie's mom uses the idiom "beauty is in the eye of the beholder" in the story. An idiom is a phrase which has a meaning that is commonly understood by speakers of the language, but whose meaning is often different from the normal meaning of the words. You can find a list of idioms at the website http://www.idiomsite.com/. See how many on the list that you have heard of or used before.    BRIGHT BIRTHDAY WISHESWe want to send out bright birthday wishes to: Aunt Kathleen of Valencia, SpainNanny D of Danvers, MA 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. We want to send out bright birthday wishes to: Aunt Kathleen of Valencia, SpainNanny D of Danvers, MA 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.

Hi All, Happy Autumn! The first day of Fall, September 22nd, was this week and I could not be happier. It is definitely our favorite season in the Night Light household. The crisp chilly air, no more pesky little gnats swarming your head and jumping in huge leaf piles! Although the days do become shorter and it gets darker earlier and stays dark later in the morning. Our night lights have to work overtime during this season. Our Lightning McQueen, Mater, and Princess night lights all do a wonderful job of keeping our rooms illuminated and help us feel a little more secure. On that note, we are honored and delighted to be sponsored by The Art of Patrizia. She is a talented woman who designs unique and stunning night lights. She welcomes new ideas for designs and the colors in the night lights can be changed at no extra charge. As our sponsor, she has generously offered to design us a Night Light Stories night light to give away to one of our loyal listeners! Entering for a chance to win is simple. Visit her site, The Art of Patrizia, and leave a comment about which night light on her site was your absolute favorite. We will randomly draw a winner on Thursday, October 8th. 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! prance: to dance or move in a lively or spirited manner shimmer: To appear as a wavering or flickering imageCreative Corner1. Make a list of all the things you can think of that make the sound "click"?2. How many words can you make from the words "NIGHT LIGHT"? 3. While you are trying to fall asleep, count as high as you can.

A short promo for the Night Light Stories podcast featuring original stories for children of all ages.  For more information or to listen to the stories from the web check out http://www.nightlightstories.blogspot.com

Click here to listen to Dale Hello All, We here at Night Light Stories are excited to announce our very first contest. It is easy to enter, and fun to do! Simply send us an original picture of your favorite scene or character from the story Dale. One winner will be chosen randomly on January 28th, 2009. The winner will receive one free set of Goosie Cards! All you need to do to enter is send us a digital picture of your work of art to www.nightlightstories@gmail.com. We would love to see your creations and post them to share with others! That is not all! Everyone can be a winner. If you place an order at http://www.goosiecards.com/ between now and February 28, 2009 you will receive 20% off your order. Simply enter the promo code nightlight during the checkout process. Enjoy!What did you say? A word of the day!That is right! In our story there are many juicy words that are fun to learn and say! I am going to post some words from the story that would be fun to try to use in your conversations throughout the week. Fragrant: having a pleasant scent or aroma Rambled: a walk without a definite route Unison: a process in which all elements behave in the same way at the same timeHardy: (of plants) able to withstand the cold of winter in the open air. Intently: having the attention sharply focused or fixed on somethingBright Ideas In the story, Dale finds "treasure scraps" in a compost pile. Do you know what a compost pile is? Do you know how to make one? Find out by following the link below. MAKE YOUR OWN COMPOST PILE!