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Story Notes and ExtrasMemories With Mother Goosepresented by Sean Hunterrecorded with Bob PascarellaMother Goose rhymes are a time honored tradition and one of the first ways that childrenhave learned to talk, have fun and learn to read.Enjoy the recorded presentation and Story Notes.Learning With ArtDraw a picture of a cow jumping over the moon.Draw a picture of where Mary went to school.Draw a picture of the sheep waiting for Mary.Draw a picture of the sun drying up all the rain.Draw a picture of a pony.Draw a picture of someone riding on a pony.Draw a picture of Yankee Doodle.Draw a picture of a teddy bear.Draw a picture of a teddy bear saying his prayers.Talk and Discoverfor parents, teachers, children and friendsWhy did Diddle Diddle Dumpling My Son John go to bed wearing one shoe?What letter would you put on a pie?Who do you know whose name begins with that letter?What do you like to eat thatâs hot?What do you like to eat for lunch thatâs cold?What do you like to wear thatâs made of wool?Where are you when itâs 8 oâclock at night?Where are you when itâs 8 oâclock in the morning? What song would you sing for a King?Who does the moon see that you want to see?Why did the mouse run up the clock?How did the owl get to be so smart?What kind of pudding do you think the cat ran away with?What do you know that is made of gold?If a dog was a captain of a ship, what would he say when the ship began to move?Where did the little dog go whose ears were short and tail was long?What are some other names for two little birds beside Peter and Paul?How far do you think the robin went when he flew away from the pussycat?Other Ideas to EnjoySing some of the Mother Goose rhymesGo to one of the Mother Goose reading events at your local libraryMore Talk and DiscoverWhat is your favorite Mother Goose rhyme?Who do you think would also like the Mother Goose rhymes?

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Story Notes and Extras
The Happy Song Symphony - Opry Style
written by Sean Hunter
Charlie McCoy â Harmonica and Chest Bones (hockey goalieâs chest protector)
Billy Linneman â Dog House Bass
Joe Edwards â Fiddle and Guitar
Sean Hunter - Narration
Recorded Watershed Studios â Nashville, TN
Jim Dineen â engineer
Learning With Art
Draw a picture of an animal that goes oink, oink
of an animal that goes bow wow
an animal that goes meow
an animal that goes hee ha
an animal that goes honk honk
an animal that goes moo moo
Draw a picture of you singing
Draw a picture of a singer wearing a cowboy hat
Draw a picture of a singer wearing cowboy boots
Talk and Discover
How many animals walked onto the Opry stage?
Who was your favorite singer in âThe Happy Song Symphony â Opry Style?â
Who do you think taught the animals to sing?
Where do you think that they practiced?
Who do you think wrote the song?
What famous country song would you like to hear someone sing at the Opry?
What would you wear to the Opry?
Who would you like to meet if you went to the Opry?
Who would you ask to go to the Opry with you?
What do you think made the Opry so famous?
What song would you sing if you were on the Opry stage?
Having Fun
● visit your library and listen to some country and western music
● ask the librarian to recommend some books to read about country singers
● learn about the instruments that are played in country and bluegrass bands
● write a song that you would like to sing
A Brief History of the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry began in Nashville, TN in 1925 and is one of the most famous
shows in the world. Some of the greatest performers have appeared on the Opry,
and each week the Opry is broadcast live on itsâ original radio station, WSM â
650 AM.
The success and popularity of the Opry has inspired many TV shows. Many movies
have been made about many of the stars that have appeared on the Opry. The music
of the Opry has brought joy and happiness to people everywhere, of all ages, and
many of the stars and their music will remain timeless and never be forgotten.
Styles of Music Played on the Opry
Country
Bluegrass
Gospel
Western Swing
Famous âOpryâ Singers
Eddy Arnold
Johnny Cash
Patsy Cline
Skeeter Davis
Buck Owens
Tammy Wynette (First Lady of Country Music)
Kitty Wells (Queen of Country Music)
Dottie West
Hank Williams
Faron Young
Famous Songs Sung on the Opry
âElviraâ
âWhere Were You When The World Stopped Turningâ
âAngels Among Usâ
âCrazyâ
âYour Cheatinâ Heartâ
Legends That Have Been On The Opry
Elvis Presley
Dottie Rambo (undisputed Queen of Gospel Music)
Minnie Pearl
Uncle Dave Macon
Opry Stars That Youâll Often Hear On The Radio
Alabama
Glen Campbell
Rosanne Cash
Charlie Daniels
Vince Gill
Tom T. Hall
Emmylou Harris
George Jones
Alison Krauss
Brenda Lee
Loretta Lynn
Martine McBride
Ronnie Milsap
Lorrie Morgan
Willie Nelson
Dolly Parton
Charlie Pride
Marty Robbins
Kenny Rogers
Connie Smith
George Strait
Marty Stuart
The Oak Ridge Boys
Randy Travis
Josh Turner
Websites to Enjoy
Ryman Auditorium - www.ryman.com
Country Music Hall of Fame - www.countrymusichalloffame.com
Opry broadcast - www.wsmonline.com
Midnight Jamboree - www.etrecordshop.com
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame - www.nashvillesongwritersfoundation.com
Other Ideas That Are Fun
● look up - Grammy Awards
● Dove Awards
● read some of the biographies of country music singers and songwriters
● look up where some of the country music singers and songwriters were born

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Story Notes and Extras A Floating Cowwritten and presented by Sean Hunteran opportunity for parents, teachers, friends and children to have fun togetherLearning With Art(for home and school projects)Draw a picture of a Floating Cow.Draw a picture of something that a Floating Cow likes.Draw a picture of Little Johnny Merry Berry.Draw a picture of the Judge.Talk and DiscoverHow do you think the Floating Cow learned to float?Does a Floating Cow have their own airport?Where do you think the Floating Cow sleeps?Do you think the Floating Cow eats anything special?What do you think would be a good name for the âFloating Cow?â?Do you think the Floating Cow has taught any of his friends how to float?How high do you think the Floating Cow can float?Do you think that the Floating Cow listens to moo-sic?Does the Floating Cow go to the moo-vies?Why did the Floating Cow want Little Johnny to behave?Do you think that the Floating Cow was Little Johnnyâs friend?Do you think that Little Johnny had any friends in school?What is a good way to make friends?What is something at a friend might tell you?What is something that a Floating Cow might tell you?What is something that a friend might do for you?Who are some of your friends?Do you think the Floating Cow has ever seen a cowboy or cowgirl?What else do you think a Floating Cow has seen when they were floating in the air?Famous Cow TalesMrs. Murphyâs Cow and the Great Chicago FireFriends of the Floating Cow(that you can read about)Babe, the Blue OxThe Little Red HenThe Three Little PigsCow JokesQ â What does a farmer use to count the cows?A- a cow-culatorQ â What happens if a cow laughs to hardA- they cow-lapseQ â What does a cow like to do in the morning?A â wake up in a happy mooo-dFamous CowsElsieNames of CowsDolly - Daisy - Maggie - Maisy Betsy - Bessy - Buttercup - NelHeidi - Pixie - Bella - LillyClarabelle - Lulu - Rosie - Nel What Are Some Names That You Would Call A Cow?What Are Some Of The Foods That Are Made With Milk?(hint)ice cream would be one of themWhat Is Your Favorite Flavor Of Ice Cream?What Is Your Favorite Food?andHave You Seen A Cow Today?

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Story Notes and ExtrasFunny Farmmusical versionwritten and presented by Sean Hunter acoustic guitar - harmonica -Charlie McCoy (www.charliemccoy.com) fiddle - Wanda Vick doghouse bass - Mark Burchfield drum - vocals - Sean HunterLearning With ArtDraw a picture of a farmer and a scarecrowDraw a picture of a weather vane on top of a barn Draw a map of the Funny Farm(showing where the barn is, the farm house,the corn field, vegetable garden, chicken coop,pig pen, fields for the sheep and other animals,pumpkin patch, apple orchards, bee hivesand anything else that you think you would find on a farm)Who On A Farm Shoulddrive the tractorpull the plowplant the cornmilk the cowschow the wood andpaint the barnMore Fun With Art Draw a picture of â the donkey going oink oink a bull going meowa turkey going quack a goose going bow wow an owl whistlinga rooster playing the horn and a picture of the sun smiling(because everyone is happy on the Funny, Funny Farm) What are some of your own ideas that you might draw?Note: Parents and teachers can draw an outline of some of the Funny Farm animals for younger children to colorTalk And Discover (an activity for parents, children and friends)What would be a good day to visit the Funny Farm?How would you get there?Would you need to ride in a âfunny carâ? or a âfunny busâ? to get to the Funny Farm?â?Draw a picture of a âfunny carâ? and a âfunny bus.â?Who would you take with you to visit the âFunny Farm?â?Who else do you think would like to visit the Funny Farm? Do you think that the Funny Farm is funny every day?What would be the funniest day to visit the Funny Farm?Could they have a parade at the âFunny Farmâ??What would a âFunny Farmâ? parade be like?Where on the Funny Farm could they have a picnic?What would you bring to a Funny Farm picnic?What songs would you sing at a âFunny Farmâ? picnic?What songs would you sing on the way to the Funny Farm?Does the âFunny Farmâ? have a cuckoo clock?Is there more than one Funny Farm?Some Books About Farmsthat you can get at your libraryThe Little Red HenThe Three Little PigsCharlotteâs WebSome Funny Farm JokesWho on the Funny Farm goes to bed with their shoes on?the horse, of courseWhat runs all the way around the pasture but never moves?a fenceHow did the chicken learn to tell jokes?he read a yoke bookSome Books and StoriesGood For Bedtime Readingthe stories of Beatrix Potterthe stories of James HerriotThe âFunny Farmâ? wasrecorded at Watershed - Nashville, TN arrangement â Charlie McCoy mixing and editing â Jim Dineen

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Story Notes and Extras
Mr. Duck Hee
written and presented by Sean Hunter
Having Fun With Children
For Parents and Teachers
Learning With Art
draw a picture of Mr. Duck Hee
draw a picture of some of Mr. Duck Heeâs friends
draw a picture of Mr. Duck Hee looking for a puddle
Talk and Discover
What do you think is Mr. Duck Heeâs favorite food?
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?
Reading For Everyone
Stories About Ducks That You Can Get At The Library
Make Way For Ducklings â by Robert McCloskey
The Ugly Duckling â by Hans Christian Andersen
Duck Facts
Ducks wash their face at least 2 or 3 times a day.
A duckâs feathers are waterproof.
A ducks feet never get cold.
Some Famous Ducks
Donald Duck
Daffy Duck
Daisy Duck
Huey, Dewey and Louie
Duck Jokes
Q â 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 â What did the detective say to the duck?
A â I hope we quack this case.
Q â What did the duck say when the clerk at the supermarket asked to be paid?â?
A â Put everything on my bill.
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
remember that dogs, cats and many other animals arenât always a ducks friend
Duck Games
Duck, Duck, Goose
Follow The Duck (aka â Follow The Leader)
Ducks That Play Games
Anaheim Ducks
Oregon Ducks
Long Island Ducks