Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler
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.
Once Upon a Time at Camp Sparkler
The Empty Pot, a Folktale From China
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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 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 more and find parent and educator resources at PlaySparkler.org/CampSparkler23.