Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! Printable Project Page: Gifts of Sweetness
In the Martin & Sylvia: Saturdays! story “The Gifts of Sweetness,” Mrs. Brown and Sylvia find interesting branches in a brush pile made from the old tree Sweetness. This tree was very dear to the Browns, and they know that anything her wood is used for will be filled with goodness. So Sylvia and Mrs. Brown decide to fashion the small branches into special, magical wands.
In the pictures above, you can see how Sylvia cut off the parts she didn’t want to use and then how she painted them. You can design your own and then try it out on a real branch!
About the Authors
David Sewell McCann
David Sewell McCann fell in love with spinning stories in first grade – the day a storyteller came to his class and captured his mind and imagination. He has been engaged in storytelling all of his adult life through painting, film-making, teaching and performing. Out of his experience as a Waldorf elementary class teacher and parent, he has developed a four step method of intuitive storytelling, which he now shares through workshops and through this website.
Jenny Barandich
Jenny Barandich is the graphic designer who brings color and magic to all of Sparkle’s graphics.
With more than 20 years of experience, Jenny works with clients both locally and worldwide. She believes in unique yet practical designs that suit her clients’ needs, covering a wide range of industries including publishing, high-tech, nonprofit, medical, communications, and marketing. Jenny received a B.A. in Visual Communication from the Avni Institute of Art and Design in Tel Aviv. She now lives in Toronto with her husband and three children.
