Shadow Puppetry

If you would like to learn hand shadow puppetry, a how-to book in html format is available here OR

You can download the text and images in a zip folder here

Put on a regular puppet play. Stone Soup Puppet Show instructions and script are available
here

Want more scripts? "Jason's Christmas List" (A skit with two characters that teaches the importance and joy of giving); "Christmas in July" (A skit with two characters that teaches the concept of celebrating the joy of Christmas all year long; "New Glasses for Brady" (A skit with two characters that encourages children to develop a thankful heart); "The Resurrection Rock" (An Easter script with two characters that aims to remind children that the same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to them every day to help them solve their problems). This scripts are available for download here

Shadow Puppetry Using Whole Bodies

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 Freemake-Video-Converter

Convert between video formats, rip DVD, convert to devices, burn DVD, create photo slideshows and music visualizations, cut, join, rotate and upload video, photos, music to YouTube with this free video converter.
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SuperAntiSpyware Free Edition 4.41.1000

Takes a while to run but it's worth it. Great program!

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Family Christian Bookstore - 25% off Reg. Priced item or 10% off Clearance (exp 9/5)

Family Christian Coupon

Build-A-Bear Workshop - $5/$25 (exp 9/6)

Build-A-Bear Coupon

Ted's Montana Grill - $5/$15 (exp 9/19)

Montana Grill Coupon

Family Fun

Silly Sandwiches

Discounted Circus Tickets (Atlanta area)

Click Here for Ringling Brothers & Barnham and Bailey Circus Tickets

                                         

Musical Glasses

Materials

* Drinking glasses

* Water

* Spoon

Directions

1. Fill drinking glasses with different amounts of water and have your child lightly tap the glasses with a spoon. Notice the different sounds each glass makes.

2. Try to play simple tunes, or make up your own melodies as you play.

                                         

The Moms' and Kids' Playground (cute online games for preschoolers)

Click Here To Play on the Playground

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Get the free book, "Scientists Who Find God"
Free Book Giveaway


itunes if offering a free episode the "The Beast" starring Patrick Swayze
The Beast


Free Pet Safety Pack from ASPCA
Pet Safety Pack


Free Welcome Baby Keepsake
Baby Keepsake


Free computer support and technical help
Computer Help


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Download "Make It Mine" by Jason Mraz (free Video)
Free Video

CONTROVERSY

I am by no means a political writer and I certainly don't like to discuss politics, but sometimes you just have to stop and pay attention.

Of all the places to build, why would they even consider that location?

Plan To Build A Mosque Near Ground Zero

Ground Zero Mosque
 

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Should the will of the people be overturned by a judge? Should we waste taxpayer's money and people's time to go to the polls and vote and it mean nothing because a single judge has the power to over rule that vote? It happened. There seems to be much more at stake here than just same sex marriage.

California Gay Marriage

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2011 Tax Increases

As of Jan. 1, 2011, the tax cuts the GOP Congress enacted for investors, small business owners and families will expire.

1. Income tax rates will rise. Itemized deductions and personal exemptions will phase out, which has the same effect as a higher tax rate. Coming up:

 10% bracket rises to 15%

 25% bracket rises to 28%

 33% bracket rises to 36%

 35% bracket rises to 39.6%

Read Full Article

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A very thought provoking video.

Runaway Slave

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 Who exactly is liberty and freedom for these days? Has its definition changed? It seems its application has.

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More free music from Amazon.com

 

National Geographic Sampler

VanGuard Sounds of Summer

 

Free Kids Audio Books

Free Kids Games

Lightning Bug Candy

Here is the package

Here's what's in the package

Pick the candy up with the tweezers and squeeze

The candy gummy bug lights up!

Is that cool or what?

Family Movie Night

Secrets of the Mountain



The Jensen Project



You can purchase them both in a 2-pack from WALMART

and from these sellers at Amazon.Com

Stories and Fables for Kids

 Stone Soup Items at Amazon

The Fable Of Stone Soup

An old fable, a recipe and great fun for kids to participate in. I've found that children tend to like their own cooking. My grandchildren and I made stone soup. You can see our adventure by clicking on above title.

Absolute Whooties: Stories To Grow By

Join Whootie the Owl for a big collection of folk and fairy tales from around the world, plus games and coloring pages too!

BeanTime Stories

Join Tippity Witchet at her windmill house as she shares 4 very nicely illustrated stories with you. Also includes a number of preschool activities.

Lil' Fingers Storybooks

Lil' Fingers Storybooks is a great collection of animated stories that parents can read with their toddlers. Each story includes child-friendly features and introduces subjects like counting, colors, shapes, facial expressions, and more. A fun assortment of games and activities is also included.

Story Place

Here's a great story site for preschool and elementary age children! Currently there are 7 stories available for preschool readers and 1 for older children, with more promised. Each has great graphics, animation and sound effects. Activities, both online and and "take home" are included. A must-see! (Flash required)