{"product_id":"the-day-miss-grouchy-melted-a-low-stress-christmas-program-paperback","title":"The Day Miss Grouchy Melted: A Low-Stress Christmas Program - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMel Ann Coley\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrying to prepare a holiday children's program is often a stressful affair for both the youngsters, who worry about memorizing their lines, and for their directors, who tear their hair out trying to make sure everyone attends rehearsals, not to mention coordinating props and costumes. Mel Ann Coley has devised a way to lower the stress for everyone involved while still providing a meaningful experience. Her solution is in the form of a story told by a narrator, with children \"acting out\" their parts. This frees children from memorizing lines, makes the program very adaptable (it's easy to add or delete characters), and allows for many ages to participate. It's perfect for churches looking for a fun, easy-to-do resource that requires a minimum of rehearsals and few props  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eMel Ann Coley has developed a Christmas program format that works for these hectic times. A 1,500-member church in Dallas has used her programs most successfully for several years. Plus she delivers an entertaining yet valuable message for the Christmas season.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Diane England, Ph.D.\u003cbr\u003e Children's Church and Youth Education Director\u003cbr\u003e Unity Church of Dallas, Texas \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMel Ann Coley\u003c\/b\u003e is a magna cum laude graduate of North Texas State University with a B.S. degree in Secondary Education (Speech and English). She currently teaches writing part-time at Richland College and is a freelance writer and editor. She is also the proud mother of two children.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.1 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51753162703136,"sku":"9780788017636","price":11.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4842dea711f1fccc79775ce5ebc581bf.webp?v=1780014114","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-day-miss-grouchy-melted-a-low-stress-christmas-program-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}