Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories Sheep Jam Productions

Ballet Bunny practices her dancing and teaches Dragon how to turn and spin.

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “Dance Class,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 9:39



Dance Class Excerpt:

Ballet Bunny had just finished lunch in her den and was now cleaning up. The last few days had been rainy, so she felt grateful have a dry and cozy home. This morning the rain had finally stopped and now the sun was peeking out from behind the clouds. The wet spots on the ground outside were drying up, which meant she could practice her dancing outside today! It had been a few days since she had been able to practice outside and she was feeling a little restless. Her body needed to move!

Before going outside, Ballet Bunny took a few minutes to warm up her body before beginning to practice dancing. It was important to stretch before doing any strenuous dance moves, especially since she hadn’t danced in several days.

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 "Naptime or Not?" 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs.

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 “Dance Class." 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!

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Dragon learns that their new friend Brent likes to wiggle, and creates a fun obstacle course!



Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 3:41



Wiggly Dragon Excerpt:

It was a warm day on Ahway Island. It was still quite early in the morning as the sun lazily climbed in the sky. Dragon was already out and about and on a mission. Dragon glided gracefully on an air current, flying above the forest on the way to town. Today was a special day, because Dragon was about to meet another new friend. Dragon loved making new friends, both human and animal.



Today Dragon was going to the park to meet Billy Parker, who was 7 years old, and Brent, Billy’s friend who just turned 6. Dragon already knew Billy. Dragon hadn’t met Brent before, but since Dragon was still young, Dragon hadn’t met lots of people on Ahway Island yet.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine you are a twinkling star, receiving and sending energy through the universe in today's meditation.

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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month!

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Looking for stories with positive learning moments for your little one?  You'll find them on Ahway Island®. Be Calm on Ahway Island® Podcast offers original bedtime stories, like "Mystery Jug" 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.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!



Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep."



SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!



Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!

We hope this story brought you joy.  Come back again soon!

Prince Grey Kitty is surprised when his humans bring home a new kitty!



Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 4:14



Purrfect Pals Excerpt:

Crisp autumn air danced through the open windows of the cozy house on Ahway Island, carrying with it the light scent of fallen leaves. Sun streamed through the screen, leaving a patch of warm light on the living room rug. Prince Grey Kitty lounged in the middle of this sunbeam, happily flicking the end of his tail.



Every morning, Prince Grey woke up with a big yawn and a stretch, and immediately find his two people, whom he called Mom and Dad.  He made sure both Mom and Dad gave him plenty of pets and attention before they all had breakfast in the kitchen.

Today’s Meditation: Feel your body fill with love as you imagine a puffin family and think about your own unique family.

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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month!

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Looking for ways 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.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!



Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep."



SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!



Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!

Thanks for listening to our calming stories on Ahway Island. See you again next time!

Best friends, Baba Panda and NapNap Crocodile, make music together!

Hello everyone!  We hope you enjoyed our new stories this week. Now, welcome to Favorite Friday! Sometimes we like to listen to our favorites again. Please enjoy “The Music Lesson,” and we’ll be back with a new story on Monday!

Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 8:15



The Music Lesson Excerpt:

It was a fresh and beautiful morning. The birds sang happily in the trees, rejoicing in the crisp, cool morning air. It was one of those mornings that made you feel happy to be alive. That’s how Baba Panda felt, anyway. She had eaten her morning breakfast of bamboo with an extra amount of enjoyment. As she ate, she listened to the birds singing, enjoying their music. Baba didn’t know how to sing herself, but she loved to listen to other animals sing.



After breakfast, she wandered down to the stream. That was one of her favorite places, besides the bamboo forest, of course. Baba loved the stream for so many reasons. The stream always felt restful and cool, no matter how hot the weather might be. The water was fun to play in, and it tasted delicious to drink! The stream was full of little rocks and as the water splashed over them, it sounded almost like music. Baba loved music of all sorts. But her favorite thing about the stream was that her best friend lived there.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

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 "Magical Chair," 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. You can search for stories by Learning Message, Character Type, or Narrator Type on our Episodes page. To learn more about our mission at Ahway Island and our team, please visit our About page, or check out our FAQs.

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 “The Music Lesson." 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!

Be Calm on Ahway Island is on Kinzoo Messenger!

Be Calm on Ahway Island is now part of the Kinzoo Messenger app as a special experience called a Path! In Kinzoo, Paths are unique interactive stories and engaging activities you can explore on your device.

Peter thinks metaphors are silly, but he still appreciates learning about language.



Narrator: Male



Story Begins: 4:02



Mighty Metaphors Excerpt:

The fourth-graders chatted happily as they filed into the classroom, buzzing with excitement. Mid-morning sunlight filled the room, making the colorful posters and artwork lining the walls look even brighter. The students all found comfy spots at their desks, which were arranged in a big horseshoe shape. This way, everyone could see each other and their friends, which made it easy to share ideas and work together.



Miss Cho stood at the opening of the horseshoe and greeted the class with a warm smile. “Good morning, everyone!  Today, we’re going on an adventure in the land of language!” she said.

Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.

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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month!

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

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 "Magical Chair" 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.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!



Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep."



SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!



Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!

Thanks for listening. We'll see you for the next story!

Ballet Bunny thumps her foot at the Spring storm to warn her friends and scare away the thunder.  Will it work?



Narrator: Female



Story Begins: 3:29



Thumping Thunder Excerpt:

Clouds filled the sky above the Ahway Island forest. A strong breeze shook the branches of the trees.  Ballet Bunny stood on her hind legs with her ears perked up. She had been in the middle of practicing her pirouettes, when she noticed that the sky was getting darker and darker.  The little bunny furrowed her brows in thought.



As Ballet considered the weather, a flash of red caught her eye as a bird landed on a branch of one of the trees above. “Good morning, Ballet!” chirped Carrie Cardinal, her voice bright and cheery.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine floating on a cloud, and relax into the feeling of lightness.

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 2 different Membership Levels, all of which include access to our Archives and extra episodes every other month!

Are you and your children enjoying our stories and self-soothing meditations?

Looking for ways 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.

In the press:

Read about how and why we created Ahway Island in this feature from Global Comment!



Zzz! The Boston Globe recommends "Be Calm on Ahway Island" as as one of "Eight Podcasts That Could Help You Get Some Sleep."



SheKnows recommends us as as a podcast you and your kids will love!



Digital Trends warns listeners that "you may not make it through an entire episode fully conscious." Yay!

We'll be back with more stories soon. Thank you for being here!