Christmas (Play)List
I am always grateful to the families who have allowed ScribbleMonster into their homes via their television, radio, bookshelves or computer, and those who come to our shows to share some creative playtime each year. I truly appreciate your trust and support. We made a lot of fun together this year. I’m excited for you […]
The Song of LIFE
One of my favorite board games has always been The Game of LIFE – primarily because of our house rules: When you stop the car to get married, you have to tell everyone who it is you are marrying – so it’s kind of like truth or dare. It has to be someone real that […]
What’s the Big Idea?
I once read a study that tried to discover why some people are more creative than others. Their conclusion? We ALL have creative ideas all day, every day. Some of us are just better than others at writing them down or doing something with them. I often marvel at the things someone had to dream […]
Play Every Day
Some collaborative creative play is hard to beat. Let’s compare calendars (Playdates page) and find a date when we can share some creative musical playtime this summer! Play is important. Play is creating. Play is work. Play is learning. Play is fun – especially with friends. I hope to play with you sometime this summer! […]
Chocolate Milk
Our song Chocolate Milk was inspired by seeing an Ike Reilly show at Schubas then playing the same stage with ScribbleMonster shortly thereafter. I thought, “We really need a put your arm around your buddy, sing-along drinking song that creates that same fun vibe for the whole family.” There is definitely a void of festive, […]
Play with ScribbleMonster
What is Play with ScribbleMonster? It’s a collaborative, musical concert where the audience are active participants – there’s something to do with each song. We sing, dance, play, share ideas, and create together. It’s music, movement and other activities designed to spark the imagination and get the body moving. Kids are presented with open-ended opportunities […]
With a Smile (It’s Christmastime)
I’m a big fan of kindness. With a Smile (It’s Christmastime) is a reworking of a tune that originally appeared on the award-winning Songs With No Character. Jayne, Joyce and I were putting together a Christmas set and Jayne suggested the song could work with the other holiday songs. Changing the words “It’s pretty neat” to “It’s […]
This or Coal?
Our holiday songs are some of my ScribbleMonster favorites. They were always crafted like a homemade gift. We never really did anything with them other than share them with family and friends – and break them out here each December. To me, that adds to the holiday spirit of it all. Sprinkle in some bits […]
I’m a Utility Pole
My son was obsessed with utility poles. We researched them, found out a lot of neat things and I thought the information would make an interesting song. Then it occurred to me it would also make a horrible dance. The idea amused me and a new song and dance were born! Listen (and dance) to […]
Introducing Wimee Book Series
First a TV series, now by my robot pal Wimee has a book series! Wimee Creates with Vehicles and Colors, features Wimee from Wimee’s Words (seen on PBS) sharing some wacky wordplay and visual fun. This simple concept book, perfect for early readers ages 3-6, teaches rhyming and colors, plus prepositions and action verbs, and […]
