Saplings Stories for Big Feelings

We Are Saplings™
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Kids & Family

Short, calming stories with real tools for big feelings. 🌱 Each episode follows a Sapling as they learn to NOTICE, NAME, and REGULATE their emotions with simple tools like breathing and movement. 🌱 Created for Pre-K through early elementary. Perfect for bedtime routines, the classroom, or exploring emotions together. 🌱 Written by Clare Frattarola. Narrated, composed, and produced by Caitie Thompson. 🌱 Companion to the Big Feelings Toolkit card deck → wearesaplings.com

Episodes

  1. Sep 14

    Olive the Calm Sapling

    Olive is usually calm and steady. But when she notices the other Saplings growing faster than her, she tries to stretch and keep up — until her olives start falling off. With help from her friend Tula the Snail, she learns Flower & Candle Breath and Candle Pose—two simple tools for coming back to calm and trusting your own steady pace. After listening, try doing Flower & Candle Breath and Candle Pose together! If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt like Olive, wanting to keep up with someone else? What helps you feel calm inside?"

    Olive the Calm Sapling

  2. Sep 14

    Birch the Excited Sapling

    Birch can't wait for the Forest Festival! He's so excited that his energy starts to feel too big for his body. With help from his friend Bramble the Bear, he learns Bumblebee Breath and Windmill Pose—two simple tools for guiding big, buzzy energy. After listening, try doing Bumblebee Breath and Windmill Pose together! If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt buzzy with excitement like Birch? What helps your body feel calm and in control?"

    Birch the Excited Sapling

  3. Sep 14

    Cedar the Scared Sapling

    When Cedar moves to a new part of the forest, his roots start to wobble at the thought of meeting new friends. With a little help from Dottie the Ladybug and Bramble the Bear, he learns Mountain Pose and Lion Breath—and finds the courage to say hello. After listening, try doing Mountain Pose and Lion Breath together! If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt scared like Cedar? What helps your body feel brave?"

    Cedar the Scared Sapling

  4. Sep 14

    Ash the Angry Sapling

    When a heavy rock lands on Ash's roots, everything feels impossible. Luckily, his friend Bramble the Bear is nearby to teach him Volcano Breath and Shake It Out—two simple tools for regulating big, fiery feelings. After listening, try doing Volcano Breath and Shake & Stomp together! If it's the right time, you might ask: "When have you felt fiery like Ash? What helped you feel better?"

    Ash the Angry Sapling
  • 4 Episodes

About

Short, calming stories with real tools for big feelings. 🌱 Each episode follows a Sapling as they learn to NOTICE, NAME, and REGULATE their emotions with simple tools like breathing and movement. 🌱 Created for Pre-K through early elementary. Perfect for bedtime routines, the classroom, or exploring emotions together. 🌱 Written by Clare Frattarola. Narrated, composed, and produced by Caitie Thompson. 🌱 Companion to the Big Feelings Toolkit card deck → wearesaplings.com

Information