167. Making Music: a meditation and relaxing story for children
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Rogelio, Brianna and Helen are working on their play. Today they are exploring music.
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Narrator: Male
Final 3 Dragon Breaths: 7:46
Making Music Excerpt:
It had been a while since Rogelio, Brianna, and Helen had met in the park and decided to write a play. Rogelio thought about it and smiled. All three of them had such different ideas. It was amazing that they had figured out what to do. But because of those differences, he had a feeling that their play would be a huge hit. Rogelio was looking forward to their meeting at the park today. He looked up and noticed Helen walking towards him and waved excitedly. Helen smiled broadly and waved back. Then Rogelio saw Brianna headed their way and waved at her too. She was also smiling and waving. Rogelio felt excited and eager to see what they came up with today.
Once Brianna made her way to their meeting place under the big oak tree, Helen said, “Ok, last time we decided that our play would be about a dragon living in the forest with the animals. The dragon has a special jewel to communicate with everything, even cars and plants. We also wanted to add music and write a script, with some parts where the audience can choose. What new ideas did you guys have?”
Rogelio said. “I’ve been thinking about the music for our play. I brought some instruments!” Rogelio had his backpack with him. He pulled out a little keyboard, a little hand drum, and an instrument case.
“What’s in the case?” Brianna asked.
“I’ll show you.” Rogelio replied. He opened it up and inside there was a ukulele.
Today’s Meditation: Relax your body from your toes up to the top of your head.
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