Stunts, Stories and Songs for the Child in Us All
by Each l5 minute post is an attention grabber, a prompt, or a mini-lesson plan. Up-talk, is for everyone who wants to tell a good story.
Up-Talk is Chatter that Matters
Animals communicate with us, yet, they don’t say a word. Can we?
Just see!
Celebrate Your Supernatural Strength!
Who are your heroes? Do they motivate you to develop your strength? Read my Tattle Tale Adventures for animal heroes you will enjoy. This post is about super human and super animal heroes.
Measure Up!
An egg-ceptional egg!
Rulers aren’t the only way to measure things. An average person’s foot is about 12 inches long. You can be a walking measuring stick! Measure up!
Stunts are Secret Treasures
Games and sports produce joy, wonder and creative expression in children and adults. Share your favorite toy or activity with someone. These are secret treasures.
Paper Pranks
Each post is a l5 minute thought-provoking, stimulating idea, song, stunt or story that prompts dialogue and creative expression. Folding paper can be fun!
Elusive Illusions
Sometimes, things are not what they seem. Water, light and even our own eyes may deceive us. Learn how to create an illusion!
Tricky Fingers
Discover the secrets of successful conversations. It may be as easy as singing your favorite song.
‘”Birds of a Feather … stick together”
Attract Friends. Build Confidence. Create Conversation. Overcome Shyness. Stick together.
The Hunch Punch
Have you every given someone a hunch punch? This is when you meet someone face to face and instead of being friendly, you pass them …
Paws-So-Fino Husky
Hello, I’d like to introduce you to Journey, my Paws-so-Fino, Husky! He is proudly wearing Paws-so-Fino Booties. “Paws-so-Fino,” means he has paws-so-fine, because when he …
Jumping Through Hoops
Do You Have to Jump Through Hoops? Journey loves to jump through hoops. He gets a reward each time he completes a task but …
Do you always show your true colors?
The idiom, “Show your true colors”, means to show who you really are. As far as we can tell, this phrase started in the 1700’s. …
How to Always Wake Up on the Right Side of the Bed
“Did you Wake up on the wrong side of the bed?” Journey growled when I turned on the light at 2:00 a.m. “Turn off the …
Be Delight-Full
Be Delight Full How would you like to be a bright light that shines in someone’s darkness when everyone else is sad, lonely, or afraid? …
Friends with Appeal (A peel!)
Have you ever been so excited to share something you can’t wait to show it to your friend? Stunts are like that. They aren’t any …
Sidekick Clip
How many times have you asked yourself, “Why doesn’t my friend call me?” Maybe you contact many people but you are too busy to spend …
Don’t Bark Up the Wrong Tree
Have you ever been to a park and seen a frustrated husky race around tree after tree in search of frisky feline that outfoxed him? …
Merry Time (Maritime) Husky
“A dog is man’s best friend.” A new pal must be shown kindness and respect. This is true with people and animals. When we meet …