The Christmas House

Story Notes and Extras

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)

 

Where are some of the places you might see a Christmas tree?

How many Christmas trees do you think Paul planted?

What makes a Christmas tree special?

 

More Talk and Discover

What memories do you have that will always be special?

What is “true” kindness?

Why does everyone need to be a friend?

 

Being A Good Listener

What sport did Paul like?

Where did Paul meet the guest that

knocked on his door?

What did the guest say

when they stepped into Paul’s home?

 

Learning With Art

Draw a picture of a Christmas tree.

Draw a picture of something you would see on a Christmas tree.

Draw a picture of an angel.

 

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.

 

Other Stories To Enjoy

The Grinch That Stole Christmas    by Dr. Seuss
The Night Before Christmas   by Clement Moore

 

A Question For Everyone

Why do you think Paul was at the hospital?

 

Charlie McCoy

Is one of the most celebrated studio musicians

and a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

 

This Story

was written with the memories of

Pat Lafontaine,

Paul Stewart

and all the other athletes I have known of

that on their own have visited those in need

at hospitals.

 

 

A Time Of Thanksgiving

 

 

Written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Story Notes and Extras

 

Talk and Discover

for parents, families, teachers and children to enjoy and share

 

What do you like about Thanksgiving?

What is something that makes Thanksgiving special?

Why do you think the Pilgrims came to America?

 

More Talk and Discover

Who do you have to be thankful for?

How do you learn to be grateful?

Would you have liked to be a Pilgrim?

 

Being A Good Listener

What sound did the big turkey make as he went about the barnyard

doing a fancy turkey trot?

What did the little rabbit ask everyone?

What was the farmer grateful for?

 

Learning With Art

Draw a picture of a turkey?

Draw a picture Pilgrim.

Draw a picture of the Mayflower?

 

A Question For Everyone

What do you have to be grateful for?

 

Extra Credit

How many Pilgrims were aboard the Mayflower?

 

Bonus Question

What are the names of two Pilgrims that first came to America?

(one a man – one a woman)

 

Extra, Extra Credit

Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

 

Double Bonus Question

What year did the Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock?

 

The Halloween Duck

Written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Story Notes and Extras

Talk and Discover

(for parents, families, teachers, and children to share and enjoy)

Why was it a good night for Halloween?

What would be your wish 

if the pumpkin was to ask you?

Why do you think the pumpkin asked the duck

 if he had another wish?

 

More Talk and Discover

What would be a nice song for a robin to sing?

What would you like to be for Halloween?

Where do you think the duck is now?

 

Learning With Art

Draw a picture of a duck.

Draw a picture of a pumpkin that whispers.

Draw a picture of what might be a good

Halloween prize.

 

Being A Good Listener

What was the duck’s third wish?

What did the duck see 

when he was flying above the mountains?

What are two costumes the children were wearing? 

 

Extra Credit

What is another trick the duck could have done?

 

Bonus Question

What do you think the duck will do next Halloween?

 

Story Notes and Extras 

 

 

A Snack For A Cat

 

written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

 

How do you think Frankie and Uncle Joe

became friends?

Where is someplace you might see someone fishing?

What else might be a good snack for a cat?

 

More Talk and Discover

 

How do you think Uncle Joe learned to fish?

How many fish would be fun to catch?

Do you think Frankie brought some cheese the next time 

that he and Uncle Joe went fishing?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of Frankie.

Draw a picture of a fish.

Draw a picture of something you wear when fishing.

 

Being A Good Listener

 

Why did Uncle Joe put the Little Red fish

back in the river?

How big was the blue fish?

What did Frankie and Uncle Joe say

when the green fish was caught?

 

Extra Credit

 

What other colors might a fish be?

 

Bonus Question

 

Do you think Frankie and Uncle Joe caught a mouse fish?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

When is a good time to go fishing?

Story Notes and Extras

 

The Red Headed Turtle

 

written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

 

What did you like about the story?

How do you think the turtle knew about the pirates?

How do you think the turtle found the pirates?

 

More Talk and Discover

 

How many seas do you think the pirates had sailed?

How do you think pirates found a secret a cove?

Who beside the turtle might have been looking for the pirates?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of ship that can sail very fast.

Draw a picture of something that you might see

on a ship that has sails.

Draw a picture of a turtle with a red head.

 

Being A Good Listener

 

What did the pirates think a red sky might meant?

What is something the pirates all wondered?

What did the once brave pirate captain do?

 

Extra Credit

 

Where might you see a turtle?

 

Extra, Extra Credit

 

Who is probably the most famous pirate?

 What are the names of three famous pirate ships?

 

Bonus Question

 

When was the Golden Age of Sail?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

Where do you think the once mighty pirate ship

might be today?

Story Notes and Extras 

What Could Be On The Other Side Of The Moon

 

written and presented by Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

 

What do you think is the stars favorite flavor of ice cream?

Who do you think helps the cow make the ice cream?

Do you think the cow has a secret ice cream recipe?

 

More Talk and Discover

 

When might be the best time for the stars to have ice cream?

What would be a good name for the moon’s ice cream store?

What else could be on the other side of the moon?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of a star.

Draw a picture of a cow.

Draw a picture of an ice cream cone.

 

Being A Good Listener

 

What did the fox say was a “wonderful secret to know/”

Why did the owl think there was an ice cream store on the moon?

What did the fox whisper?

 

Extra Credit

 

How many stars do you think are in the sky?  

 

Double Extra Credit

 

Do any of the stars have names?

What else might you, a friend, and the fox and the owl

 see in the evening sky?

 

Bonus Question

 

How many cows do you think have tried to jump over the moon?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

What’s your favorite ice cream?

Story Notes and Extras 

 

The Little Train 

That Went Round and Round

 

By Sean Hunter

 

Talk and Discover

 

Where would you like to go on a train?

What other cities might a train stop to pick up passengers?

  Where do you think the new passengers

would like to go?

 

More Talk and Discover

 

What are some reasons someone might ride on a train?

What animals would you see on a circus train?

What is something that you might see on a freight train?

 

Learning With Art

 

Draw a picture of a caboose.

Draw a picture of a pair of cowboy boots.

Draw a picture of something you might see

while riding on a train.

 

Being A Good Listener

 

What did the conductor say in a clear and friendly voice?

What desert did the train ride through?

What might be seen as the train went across the prairies?

 

Extra Credit

 

What can you make with cotton? 

 

Extra, Extra Credit

 

Why do people like maple syrup?

 

Bonus Question

 

Why is it important to be on time?

 

A Question For Everyone

 

What do we learn and experience

when we go to different cities?