Mary Had a Little Yes And (Dorktales Storytime #51)
We're so happy to be bringing you a story that Mr. Eric told along with our friend Jonathan Cormur on his podcast, Dorktales Storytime. Normally, we replay an old favorite once a month, so I hope you all enjoy this rare treat!
Dorktales Storytime, hosted by voice actor Jonathan Cormur, is a podcast featuring slightly wacky and very geeky retellings of classic fairy tales with social-emotional lessons and untold stories about the hidden heroes of history.
The Story:
It’s the perfect day for pure play! Sherlock Nettlesbee, the great deducing squirrel detective, joins Jonathan and Mr. Redge in an afternoon of imagination and good old-fashioned make-believe. When their cloud gazing doesn’t cut it, Sherlock declares that “the Improv Game is afoot!” Can the trio find inspiration from Mary and her little lamb, Lula? Yes and…they’re sure to find a whole-lotta playful, floofy fun everywhere they go!
PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: This story is about making time for imaginary play! Improvisation, or improv, is when you make up a story, or a scene, or a little bit of music on the spot. The ‘Yes And’ game is when you listen to another person in your improv scene and agree with what they are saying—that’s the ‘yes’ part—and you use your own ideas to build on their thoughts—that’s the ‘and’ part. It’s entertaining, funny, and encourages listening skills, collaboration, and cooperation.
Go to the episode webpage: https://jonincharacter.com/mary-had-a-little-yes-and
Visit the Dorktales Storytime Podcast website: https://jonincharacter.com/dorktales-storytime-podcast/
CREDITS: Today’s story was written by Amy Thompson, and edited by Molly Murphy. Eric O’Keeffe voiced Sherlock Nettlesbee and created the Mary and Lula story with Jonathan Cormur. Jonathan and Mr. Redge were performed by Jonathan Cormur. Sound recording and production by Jermaine Hamilton at Hamilton Studio Recordings.
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All-star adventurer and wizard, Igneous Draconius (played by Jonathan Cormur) is a guest lecturer at the Observatorium this week, and Abacus starts to feel jealous…
Dorktales Storytime Podcast, narrated by Jonathan Cormur
Lessons include: It’s impossible to have everyone like you, but it’s always possible to find people who like you for just who you are; competition can help us challenge ourselves, and it’s important to remember that failing is part of growing.
Our guest, Jonathan Cormur, hosts Dorktales Storytime Podcast. Enjoy his great show for kids! You can also find him on social, @jonincharacter and @dorktalesstorytime on Instagram, and @dorktalesstory on Twitter.
Also, here’s a slew of resources related to autism. A huge thanks to Jodi Murphy and Kat R for compiling and sharing all of this!
Geek Club Books, an autism nonprofit to tell the stories of autism through the autistic lens
Videos (for both kids and adults)
Amazing Things Happen - good video for Neurotypical children to understand autism
Same Kind of Different Book - explaining to a child with Autism
Float - a Pixar short film about the filmmaker's experience as a father of a son with autism
Ask an Autistic - What is Autism - for adults
Autism Superpowers - kids sharing their superpower/sparkles
Fast Facts About Autism For Kids - kids sharing what autism is like for them
Autism Explained for Kids - Sesame Puppet explaining
Understanding Autism - explaining ASD for kids in school who have a classmate with ASD
Grownup Booklist:
Uniquely Human (also a podcast) - to help parents and adults
The Child with Special Needs (on floor time)
Engaging Autism (on floor time)
Beyond Behaviors
Autism and Gender (academic)
Worlds of Autism (academic)
War on Autism (information about ABA)
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