Gather 'round the campfire for a summertime lineup of myths and folktales from around the world, told by global actors, musicians, and storytellers. The podcast is produced by Sparkler Learning, an education nonprofit, and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart, who invited friends from around the globe to share their stories as part of Sparkler's summer learning program (Camp Sparkler). Listen together — and travel around the world in your imagination, all through the power of stories! "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler" is intended for families to listen to together with their children (from about birth to age 8). Learn more and find extras for families and educators at PlaySparkler.org/CampSparkler23.
To wrap up Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Todd Loyd, an early childhood educator and the host of the Little Kids, Big Hearts podcast, shares his thoughts on the power of stories AND shares one of his favorite stories that he share with his preschool students: "Stone Soup." It's a European folktale about the power of community. Stay after the story to hear the full "Once Upon a Time" song, composed and performed by Benjamin Weiner. Camp Sparkler is a free, mobile summer learn...
14 Aug 2023
In the Beginning, a Filipino Story
"In the Beginning" is a Filipino folktale told by a Filipino-American teacher, actor, and storyteller, Zoë Laiz. Zoë tells the story as part of "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler." "In the Beginning" is a creation story from the Philippines. It helps to explain how the earth and humans came to be. Camp Sparkler is a free, mobile summer learning program produced by Sparkler Learning for families who have children from birth through age 5. In July and August, 2023, participants wi...
7 Aug 2023
Why the Cheetah’s Cheeks are Stained with Tears, a Zulu Story from South Africa
Kwasuka sukela (once upon a time), a lazy hunter sat under a tree watching a herd of springbok graze in a nearby field... "Why the Cheetah’s Cheeks are Stained with Tears" is a Zulu story with an important lesson about a mother's love, the importance of hard work, and the consequences of being lazy. The story is told by Phumzile Thembelihle Ndlovu, a South African storyteller who is part of the Zulu ethnic group, as part of "Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler." Camp Sparkler is a free, mobile...
2 Aug 2023
The Empty Pot, a Folktale From China
Chung chin (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, a Chinese-American mother, Winnie Cheung, shares the story "The Empty Pot." "The Empty Pot" is a Chinese folktale with an important lesson about telling the truth — even when it's very scary or hard to tell the truth. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Di...
24 Jul 2023
The Enormous Turnip, A Story from Russia
Davnym-davno (once upon a time ), an old man planted a turnip seed... On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Alla Ilyasova, a teaching artist and storyteller who was born in Russia and who now lives in New Jersey, shares the story "The Enormous Turnip." "The Enormous Turnip" is Russian progressive story in which more and more characters collaborate to pull up an enormous turnip. The song teaches an important lesson about teamwork — and how even a tiny bit of extra help can mak...
17 Jul 2023
How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat, a Brazilian Folktale
On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Brazilian-American artist and storyteller Maria Fernanda Alves da Silva (Mary Fê) shares the story "How the Beetle Got Her Gorgeous Coat," a Brazilian Folktale. Following the story, hear an original samba song, created by Mary Fê and educator/composer Benjamin Weiner. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart. ...
10 Jul 2023
The Two Frogs Who Hop Between Osaka and Kyoto, a Japanese Story
On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Japanese-American storyteller Yoshiko Usami Sienkiewicz shares "The Two Frogs Who Hop Between Osaka and Kyoto," a Japanese story. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart. Thank you to Benjamin Weiner, who created the song "Once Upon a Time," which you'll hear at the beginning and end of the episode. Lea...
3 Jul 2023
The First Fire, a Cherokee Story
On this episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler, Cherokee Storyteller Kholan Studie shares "The First Fire," a Cherokee myth about how animals first found and claimed fire. This Episode of Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler was produced by Sparkler Learning as part of Camp Sparkler 2023 and hosted by Sparkler's Education Director, Dana Stewart. Thank you to Benjamin Weiner, who created the song "Once Upon a Time," which you'll hear at the beginning and end of the episode. Learn mor...
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