903. Marker Masterpiece: a calming kids’ story

Two markers learn how their differences make them a great team when they help their child draw a beautiful picture.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:35

Marker Masterpiece Excerpt:

In a quiet room on Ahway Island, a small desk sat by the window. On the desk was a zippered pouch filled with colorful markers.  All the markers listened closely to hear if anyone was coming to the desk, but right now, the room was quiet. The only sound they could hear was the soft chirping of birds outside the window.

Two markers sat side by side in the pouch. One was a thin, fine-line marker, slim and shiny with a black cap. The other was a thick-line marker, short and sturdy with a big purple body and cap. They were waiting for their child to use them again.

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.

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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.”

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

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