Storytelling and Puppetry

Living Arts Weekly: Warming

October 7, 2018 Warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child. – Carl Jung   When I think of the gifts that LifeWays North America brings to families and early childhood programs, I believe one of the greatest is Warmth.  Not only the attention to the physical […]

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Living Arts Weekly: Preparing

September 30, 2018 Little squirrel up in the tree, runs along the branch so free Gathering nuts to nibble and crunch, saving them for winter’s lunch! Won’t you stop and play with me? No, no, no, I’m busy you see! This time of year calls us to prepare. Like the approaching cold months urging the squirrel

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Living Arts Weekly: Laboring

September 2, 2018 The firewood you chop warms you twice. – Old English Proverb   One of my favorite stories to share with young children is the Little Red Hen. The simple, sweet repetition draws them into the story as the process of transforming wheat to bread takes place, and they love the poetic justice

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Living Arts Weekly: Relaxing

July 29, 2018 Leisure makes the human more human by engaging the heart and broadening the vision, deepening the insight and stretching the soul.       Joan Chittister As a mom, I remember there were many times when I felt like relaxation was an elusive reward that I would not get to enjoy until my

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Living Arts Weekly: Celebrating

July 1, 2018 May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right.  – Peter Marshall Independence Day has always been my favorite holiday. Gathering with the whole community for the parade in the morning and then later under the stars for

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Living Arts Weekly: Sprouting

March 25, 2108 Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed.  Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders. –  Henry David Thoreau The seed packets are scattered across the kitchen table, their brilliant

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