Story Notes and Extras

The Cookie 

 

Written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Music – with Country Music Hall of Fame Member

Charlie McCoy

 

Talk and Discover

(for parents, teachers and families to enjoy with their children)

 

What is your favorite cookie?

What is your favorite Christmas cookie?

What do you think is Santa’s favorite cookie?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of one of Santa’s reindeer.

Draw a picture of a candy cane.

Draw a picture of a Christmas cookie.

 

More Talk and Discover

 

What would you write in a letter to Santa?

What would you want Santa to know about your house?

Why did the children tell Santa about the love that was in their house?

 

More Learning with Art

 

Draw a picture of someone that likes cookies.

Draw a picture of someone that you would like to make cookies for.

Draw a picture of a cookie that is filled with love.

 

More Talk, Talk and Discover

 

How can you tell that there is love in a house?

How would you fill a house with love?

Why is love the greatest gift?

 

Other Stories To Enjoy

The Grinch That Stole Christmas
The Night Before Christmas

 

Helping To Make The Holidays Happy For Everyone

Visit someone in a hospital, or that is sick at home.

Volunteer to help a neighbor in need.
Write a letter to someone that you haven’t seen for a while.
Let everyone see you smile.

 

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 together

 

What do you think it was that King Hop A’Tommas first smelt cook’n?

What do you like to smell cook’n?

What is something good to make for Thanksgiving diner?

If you had a garden, what would you grow for Thanksgiving?

 

More Talk and Discover

 

Who would you invite to celebrate Thanksgiving with you?

Why is it good to be thankful?

What do you have to be thankful for?

 

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.

 

More Talk, Talk and Discover

 

On the Pilgrim’s first Thanksgiving, what did they have to be be thankful for?

What does King Hop A’Tommas have to be thankful for?

What are some of the ways your family celebrates Thanksgiving?

 

Extra Credit

 

How fast can a turkey run?

How fast can a turkey fly?

Where do turkeys sleep?

 

Extra, Extra Credit

 

What sound do turkeys make when they talk?

What is something that you could pop or roast

 around a fireplace on Thanksgiving?

Why is the month of November a good time to celebrate Thanksgiving? 

 

Questions For Everyone

 

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?

 

Bonus Question

 

When is Thanksgiving celebrated in Canada?

 

Story Notes and Extras

Lenny - The Happy Fire Truck

written and presented by Sean Hunter

The song “Lenny - The Happy Fire Truck”

recorded with

Hee Ha and Country Music Hall of Fame Member

Charlie McCoy

 

Talk and Discover

(for parents, teachers, children and friends)

What are 3 fire safety rules everyone needs to know?

Name 3 ways to prevent fires in a kitchen.

Name 3 other ways to prevent fires in your home.

If you think you smell smoke, what should you do?

 

Learning With Art

Draw a picture of a firefighter.

Draw a picture of something a firefighter uses.

Draw a picture of Lenny.

More Talk and Discover

 

If there is an emergency in your home, where have your parents said is your

family’s safe place to meet (and you won’t be crossing any street)?

In an emergency why is it important not to talk?

What can smoke do?

Questions From Lenny

Why is it important in an emergency to leave everything behind

and not look for pets?

Why is it important in an emergency in your home never to run?

Once you are safely outside what are two important rules of what never to do?

 

More Talk, Talk and Discover

How do you prevent an electrical fire?

In an emergency, who else helps the firefighters?

What do you do if there is smoke or fire while you are in a car?

On a boat?

In the woods or forest?

 

Where To Learn More About Fire Safety

Visit you local fire department and their web site.

October 3rd – 10th, 2016 is National Fire Safety Week

 

♫ Lenny ♫

Don’t Hide – Go Right Outside

Oh! Lenny the fire truck – he’s our friend – he’s job is fire safety and he’s always said

In a fire emergency never hide – If you think you smell smoke go right outside

Time is important so always be quick – It doesn’t take long for a fire to spread

It can happen anytime day or night – So always have a plan to get outside

Now if there’s a fire always be brave – Do what you’re taught and you’re sure to be safe

The smoke may be thick and make you cough – And if it hurts your eyes do not rub

Stay low to the floor and never run – Leave everything behind just where it was

Don’t worry if it’s hot and you hear a lot of noise – Just keep moving on til you get outside

The rescues squad is on their way – So help the firefighters by doing what they say

Follow all the rules that get you outside and never turn around and go back inside

Oh! Lenny the fire truck he’s our friend – His job is fire safety and he’s always said

In a fire emergency never hide – If you think you smell smoke go right outside

Oh! Lenny the fire truck he’s our friend – His job is fire safety and he’s always said

In a fire emergency never hide – follow all the rules and go right outside

In a fire emergency never hide – follow all the rules and go right outside

© - Sean

Story Notes and Extras

Mr.Duck Hee 

written and presented by Sean Hunter
 
Talk and Discover

(for parents, teachers, families and friends to enjoy with their children)

Why do you think Mr. Duck Hee likes to sing?
What are some good songs for a duck to sing?
What songs do you like to sing?
What are some good songs to sing on a rainy day?
What does a duck do on a sunny day?

Learning With Art

Draw a picture of Mr. Duck Hee.
Draw a picture of some of Mr. Duck Hee’s friends.
Draw a picture of something Mr. Duck Hee might wear.

More Talk and Discover

What is a good name for a duck?

Do ducks walk or waddle?

Do ducks have teeth?

What do you think ducks like to eat?

More Talk, Talk and Discover

What makes you happy?

Where have you seen a duck?

What do you like to do on a rainy day?

 
Books That Everyone Can Enjoy About Ducks 

and that you can get at the library

Make Way For Ducklings – by Robert McCloskey
The Ugly Duckling – by Hans Christian Andersen


Some Famous Ducks

Donald Duck
Daffy Duck
Daisy Duck
Huey, Dewey and Louie

Duck Jokes

Q – What time do ducks get up?
A - At the quack of dawn.

Q - What happened to the duck when he flew upside down?
A - He quacked up

Q – What did the duck say to the detective?
A – I hope we quack this case.

Being A Ducks Friend
- with an adult -

visit the ducks at the zoo
feed the ducks at the communities pond or stream
visit a farm

and
remember that dogs, cats and many other animals aren’t always a ducks friend

Duck Games

Duck, Duck, Goose
Follow The Duck (aka – Follow The Leader)

Ducks That Play Games

Anaheim Ducks
Oregon Ducks
Long Island Ducks

 

Sparky McCloud Meets A NHL Referee

by Sean Hunter

Sparky McCloud was about to meet someone special. It was Paul Stewart, one of the NHL’s best referees.

Paul grew up in Boston and at a very early age learned to skate wearing his sister’s white figure skates.

Paul loved hockey and whenever he could he skated and played the game.

Hockey was Paul’s dream. And in college, not only did Paul work extra hard at practice, he took extra jobs working at the ice rink. Sweeping the stands. Painting the seats. And driving the zamboni to make the new ice.

 

But Paul also remembered why he was at school. And faithfully Paul kept his commitment to complete his education.

When Paul had the opportunity to play professional hockey it was the beginning of a long hard journey.

Paul played for many different teams, in many different cities, and was always eager to learn.

Whenever Paul could he would watch other teams practice and play. He would study how other athletes trained and look for more ways to be a better teammate.

Then one night the Quebec Nordiques needed someone immediately who could govern the leagues toughest players.

It was Thanksgiving night and Paul arrived in Boston, ready to play in his first NHL game and face the mighty Boston Bruins.

There was no fiercer team than the Boston Bruins. And quickly their players challenged Paul’s courage. But Paul didn’t fade or fail as he fearlessly battled Stan Jonathan, Al Secord and the legendary champion, Terry O’Reilly.

 

Paul did his job well, and when Paul retired as a player he wanted to continue his career in hockey as a referee.

Quickly, Paul showed his skills and abilities. Paul refereed his first NHL game at Boston Garden. And soon after that, as the whole hockey world watched, Paul flawlessly refereed one of the most important games of the Canada Cup.

Paul continued working hard and each time he put on his referee shirt he wore it with pride, always remembering the reason for the black and white strips.

For a referee there is no gray area in any of his responsibilities.

A referee is given a great trust.

They must always be fair. Apply all rules without variation or omission. And most importantly, at all times, and in all circumstances, ensure the safety of each player.

Then on the morning of February 23rd, 1998 Paul was told that he was seriously ill with cancer.

 

Paul had known many battles but this would be his toughest challenge. And thankfully, with the help of his doctors and the prayers of his family, friends and strangers, Paul survived.

The cancer that Paul faced was cruel. It didn’t know that Paul was someone who had never been selfish. That always found the time to ask a young fan how they were doing in school. And who never hesitated to ask someone in need if there was a way that he could help.

Now when Paul visited children in hospitals he was one of them. He knew what it was like to be in those beds, and to be treated by the doctors and nurses. He knew what it was like to ask and wonder what might be next. But Paul never gave up. Never for one moment did Paul not believe that he would once again walk into his own home, be with his family, and return to the game that had guided his dreams.

 
Paul Stewart was one of Sparky’s heroes. Not because Paul was a professional athlete and a NHL referee, but because Paul had a special love for people.

Paul generously gave back to the community, always trying to find a way to help others succeed, offering hope and providing dignity.

Everyday Paul honored the values that his father and mother had given him.

Never was Paul afraid to do what was right. Paul was grateful for what he had, and thankful that each day he could be a friend.

© Sean Hunter 2003

 

Talk And Discover
an opportunity for coaches, parents and children
to enjoy together

♣ How do you treat someone with dignity and make sure that it is something that is not taken away?

♣ What do you have to be grateful for –
and how do you show your appreciation?

♣ What are some of the ways that you can help others succeed?

♣ What are some of the ways that you can be a role model?

♣ What are some of your dreams?

♣ What dreams do you have for someone else?

♣ What are some of the values that your family has given you?

♣ What are some of the ways that sports helps you to be a better person?

 

Significant Dates for Paul Stewart

Nov 22nd 1979 - played in his first NHL game
March 23rd 1980 - scored first NHL goal
March 27th 1987 - refereed first NHL game
February 22nd 1998 - son McCauley born
February 23rd 1998 - diagnosed with cancer
November 13th 1998 - returned to referee in NHL
February 6th 1999
inducted into Binghamton Hockey Hall of Fame
October 1st 2001 - son Maxwell born
March 15th 2003 - refereed 1,000th NHL game

Number worn as NHL referee - 22

graduate of
Groton School
University of Pennsylvania

grandfather - Bill Stewart
played for Chicago White Sox
major league baseball umpire and NHL referee
coached 1938 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champions