TELL ME A STORY

READ, READ, READ, READ, READ

Ms. Mona & I went to a children's literary (reading) book festival yesterday. They had adults and children story tellers. They honored a famous illustrator (book artist) and writer named Ashley Bryan.

We made paper mask and two librarians were face painters. Ms. Mona got her face painted. This was the first time she ever got her face painted. A shooting star was painted on the right side of her face. She said it felt tickley and cold. They had books for sale, authors signing their books. Color pictures were on tables so we could color and write stories of our own.

If you are a member of the Sunrae and friends fan club you will have a chance to win a free book from one of the book vendors (sellers) that were at the festival. Contact Ms. Mona at serenityhac3@gmail to get more information about the FREE book or just sign up. To sign up to join fan club-check out my blog dated for 3/13 /09 to print registration form.


READ,Read, READ to open up a fun and adventurous life. You might even start writing your own story one day.

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Vist your local libray and get a libray card.

Quess What? they are FREE.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

"Today I open my mind to new adventures

and not be afraid to try something new."

CREATIVE ACTIVITY

SUPPLIES

Scissors

String

Glue

Magic markers, arcylic paint or crayons

DECORATIONS

Feathers, beans, noodles, yarn, gem stones, glitter, foam shapes, etc.

DIRECTIONS

All you need is brown paper

Draw an oval or round circle the size of your face.

Cut two circles for eyes

One circle for a mouth

Glue or punch hole on either side of oval or round shape to attach strings, so that you can tie mask behind your head.

Now you are ready to color and add decorations.

THE REST IS UP TO YOU!!!

OPTIONS-Now tell a story using your mask to act out the character. Make several mask for the differnt characters in the story and get your friends to help you.

QUESS WHAT?

Did you know that Griots are called many things including, African wandering poet and musician, guardian of oral tradition, a village entertainer, praise singer, and oral historian. The cast of griot is found in almost all the West-African cultures.Griots are called many things including, African wandering poet and musician, guardian of oral tradition, a village entertainer, praise singer, and oral historian. The cast of griot is found in almost all the West-African cultures.

Traditionally, there are two types of griots: those who are musicians and those who speak. In the Fulani society, those whose exclusively play the hodu (ngoni) musical instruments are called wambave (sing. bambazo). Generally, a griot's role in society included everything to do with communications: oral history, genealogies and social rankings, messages of social or diplomatic significance, talking drum, war drums, royal and dancing drums, music, storytelling, and buffoonery. Griot families were attached to particular noble families or a community, receiving protection and often generous remuneration in exchange for their services. One of their most important function is to keep the genealogy of families and communities.

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TODAY'S QUESTION

What is your favorite book?

BE SAFE

HAVE FUN

Ms. Mona

Sunrae & friends