by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 26, 2021 | Female Narrator, Trying New Things, Vehicles
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Students at Ahway Island Middle school visit Frankie Fire Engine at the Ahway Island Fire Station.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 4:05
Fabulous Fire Engine Excerpt:
Frankie the Fire Engine was excited. Today was a very special day, a special day indeed! Today was the day that the school kids from Ahway Island Middle School were coming to the Ahway Island Fire Station.
They would get to take a tour of the Fire Station and meet Frankie! Frankie just loved all the kids and he loved his job protecting them and helping them feel safe.
Early in the morning, the entire crew of firefighters on duty opened the garage door to the Fire Station and brought Frankie outside on the driveway. They were going to give him a bath to make sure he was shiny and sparkling clean for all the kids.
First, they took out the hose and sprayed Frankie with fresh clean water. It was already getting hot outside and the cool water felt good to Frankie. They sprayed Frankie from front to back until he was thoroughly wet. Then with big scrub brushes and soapy water, they scrubbed every inch of Frankie from top to bottom.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You’ll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Nap Time,” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Fabulous Fire Engine” We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!
In the press:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 23, 2021 | Animals, Disability, Female Narrator
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Ballet Bunny meets some new friends. Although she stutters sometimes she wows them with her graceful dancing.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Stumble and Grace” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Female
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:25
Stumble and Grace Excerpt:
Winds whistled through the trees and ruffled the little bunny’s fur. She shivered and decided it was time to frolic. That always warmed her up. Ballet bunny hopped left, then right, and then twirled up on her toes. The little bunny danced around the bushes, gently holding the branches as she turned around and around. Ballet leaped up into the air and landed, balancing on one foot. She felt warm, cozy and now the wind ruffling her fur felt refreshing. In fact the little bunny felt ready for a snack and a drink. Gracefully, Ballet began to dance her way to the stream.
As the little bunny started her journey, she noticed two other bunnies on the path and stopped. They turned and looked at Ballet. Then they smiled. “Hi I’m Bobby!” And I’m Babette!” the bunnies said.
“I’m B-B-Ballet” the graceful bunny said, with a little hesitation. She never knew how others would react to her difficulties with speaking.
“Where are you going Ballet?” Babette asked.
“W-Well I f-felt a little hhhungry so I thought I’d have a sssnack and d-drink.” Ballet replied.
“Oh, do you know a good place to eat?” Bobby asked, “I’m feeling hungry too?”
The kind dragon stopped and listened, recognizing the sound of Ballet’s voice. And then Babette’s and Bobby’s. The dragon hoped that Bobby and Babette would be patient with Ballet, and give her all the time she needed to speak.
Today’s Meditation: Gently sway like the graceful willow tree in today’s meditation.
Looking for stories that emphasize acceptance, understanding, and empathy? You’ll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Stumble and Grace,” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Stumble and Grace!” We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!
In the press:
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 19, 2021 | Human, Male Narrator, Trying New Things
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Rogelio and his dad have a fun day playing miniature golf with Helen and Brianna.
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 4:45
Mini-Golf Adventure Excerpt:
Rogelio munched his breakfast with excitement. Today was going to be a fun day. Rogelio’s Dad was going to take him and his best friends, Brianna and Helen, to play a game called miniature golf.
The goal of the game was to hit a brightly colored golf ball into a hole by tapping it as few times as possible with a golf club called a “putter.” Each hole had a different theme. Whoever took the fewest strokes to get the golf ball into all the holes was the winner.
“Dad, what color ball do you think I’ll get?” Rogelio asked.
“I don’t know, Ro.” Dad replied, using Rogelio’s nickname, “Ro.”
Rogelio loved it when his Dad called him by his nickname. It made him feel special.
“I think mine will be orange.” Rogelio guessed.
Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine you are a baby penguin snuggled close to its papa.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You’ll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Nap Time,” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Mini-Golf Adventure” We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!
In the press:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
We’re so grateful that you’re joining us to be calm on Ahway Island
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 16, 2021 | Dragon, Male Narrator, Relationships
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Today Dragon bravely goes to the construction yard and meets Ellie the excavator and Danny the Dump Truck.
Hello everyone! We hope you enjoyed our new story this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Dragon at Work” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!
Narrator: Male
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 6:48
Dragon at Work Excerpt:
Sunshine streamed into the cave and gently woke the dragon. The dragon sat up and stretched. The dragon had decided to take the train’s advice and meet some vehicles before finding the people, and today was the day! Although excited to go exploring, the dragon also felt nervous. The curious dragon wasn’t quite sure how it could have both feelings at the same time, but that’s how the dragon felt. Excited to be meeting new friends, and nervous that people might spot the dragon and run. The dragon took a deep breath in and out and set off on the day’s adventure.
The dragon wound through the trees until the edge of the enchanted forest was in sight. On the other side of the trees was the land of the people. The dragon peeked through the branches, curious to see what was there. In the clearing were several garages with different colored doors. They faced each other and centered around a large circle of pavement.
The dragon took a deep dragon breath in and out and felt a bit more courageous. OK, it was time. The dragon stepped out of the forest and walked over to the garages. As it did, the red garage door began to roll up and an excavator rolled out.
The excavator blinked as she grew accustomed to the sunshine. The dragon smiled at her, and looked quite confident, if not for the tail swishing back and forth behind it, nervously. The excavator looked a little surprised. The dragon waved, hoping the excavator would understand. The excavator did. She smiled back and said, “Hi my name is Ellie. I haven’t seen you before. Where are you from?”
The dragon felt relieved that Ellie was friendly, and took a deep dragon breath in and out. Flames gently rolled out of the dragon’s mouth, showing the forest, and then the cozy cave.
Today’s Meditation: Rest among the twinkling stars with today’s meditation.
Looking for a podcast to help settle your child in for nap time, bedtime or a break? You’ll find it on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Dragon at Work” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Dragon at Work!” We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!
In the press:
Thank you to Anne Bensfield and Pamela Rogers of School Library Journal for listing us as one of “8 Podcasts To Encourage Mindfulness!”
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
We’re reaching listeners internationally! Sassy Mama Hong Kong included us in their article on transitioning into the new year, Sassy Mama Singapore recommends us for limiting screen-time while sheltering at home, and Haven Magazine Australia included us in their tips for getting through the school holidays.
Thank you for your help in spreading the word about our bedtime stories podcast, Be Calm on Ahway Island!
by Sheep Jam Productions | Jul 12, 2021 | Animals, Empathy, Female Narrator
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Missy the Dog and some of her friends come to the Ahway Island Animal Shelter to find their forever families.
Narrator: Female
Story Begins: 3:59
Shelter Pet Parade Excerpt:
Five new arrivals landed at Ahway Island Airport. They were labeled “Handle With Care!” In five special containers were Gilbert the Goldfish, MustardB the Parakeet, Missy the Dog, Kit the Cat, and Larry the Iguana.
On the flight over, the five had been talking. They were all being transferred to Ahway Island Animal Shelter, so that they all find their forever families and be adopted.
At first, they all had felt nervous, not knowing where Ahway Island was or what would happen when they arrived. Missy Dog encouraged all of them to take a deep dragon breath in and out so that they would feel less nervous.
She was grateful they were all together, and she told them she had heard that Ahway Island was a very nice place, with people who loved their pets very much and considered them to be part of the family. And that’s what each shelter pet wanted, a forever family.
The airplane ride had been noisy, but not too long, and after they landed, their carriers were brought off the plane and immediately placed into an air-conditioned van. A man checked on each of them, to make sure they were ok. As he checked each one, he called them by name.
Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.
Looking for a way to help your child learn emotional regulation and how to self soothe? You’ll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like “Happy Dragon,” paired with meditations for kids. We help them drift off to sleep with a guided relaxation and a calming story. Gently nestled within each podcast episode are mindfulness techniques and positive learning moments. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our website.
Creating the original bedtime stories and art for Be Calm on Ahway Island takes a lot of time and care.
As a listener-supported podcast, we truly appreciate our members on Patreon. If you’re not already a member, please consider joining! Writing, recording, editing, and publishing episodes and managing digital platforms is an enormous endeavor. Our Patreon program will help continue to grow Ahway Island and we hope you will support us! You can choose from 3 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and an extra episode each week!
Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?
We hope your child loved “Shelter Pet Parade” We ask for your positive reviews to help others find us, too! Please leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast app (such as Apple Podcasts). And, please follow, like, and/or share our social media profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram ) to help us bring our original stories with positive messages to even more listeners!
In the press:
Jooki recommends us as an outstanding podcast for preschoolers.
SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!
We’re honored that the website of Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems includes us on their list of Technology to Boost Mental Health.
Digital Trends warns listeners that “you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious.” Yay!
Thank you for listening to this week’s special story!
