Being curious is the start of any adventure! Curiosity makes you take that first step towards learning something new and fun and exciting! In this relaxation story, we are going to use our imagination to explore our curiosity as we learn a little more about the ancient buried treasure that Kaala the red panda is seeking! A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12 Questions: 1. What are you curious about right now? How can you find out more about it? 2. When we think of “treasure,” we usually th...
Oct 09, 2017•15 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Episode 1: Calmness Have you ever been told to “calm down”? What exactly is calmness and how do you get there? Listen to our first relaxation story of Season Two! This season we’ll focus on a new emotion each story as well as the adventures of a new character that Peace Out listeners voted for last season! Each relaxation story will focus on breathing, visualization, gentle movements and will include questions to help continue the conversation at home or in class. A relaxation story for children...
Sep 25, 2017•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
This is the final episode of Season One! Thank you for listening along with us. Today we are going to show gratitude and salute the sun, without which life on earth would not be possible. Let’s travel to space and learn more about the amazing sun! And make sure you listen to the end to hear an exciting announcement about Peace Out Season Two! A relaxation story for children ages 5 – 12 Transcript: Salutations, friends! One of my favourite books as a child was Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White. I alw...
May 29, 2017•19 min•Season 1Ep. 18
For our friends in the Southern Hemisphere, the part of the world that is below the equator, it is autumn. Here’s a special autumn relaxation story for you! Let the beautiful colours of autumn leaves fill your imagination as we toss and make leaf angels in them! You will need a lot of room for this one, so make sure there is enough space around you before you begin. A relaxation story for children aged 5 - 12. Transcript: Good morning, or good afternoon, or good evening. Welcome to Peace Out, st...
May 22, 2017•13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Put on your helmet and hop on your bike for a ride around in your imagination! Today we’ll focus on visualization and movement as we imagine our journey, ending with a head-to-toe relaxation exercise while we consider how we are all connected to each other and the earth. A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old. Transcript: Hello everyone! I’m so glad you’re here. It’s spring here so that means that we’re outside almost every day afterschool because my kids love to ride th...
May 15, 2017•14 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Welcome to the greatest show on earth: Circus Spectacular, starring YOU! Join us as we use our body and mind to imagine ourselves being contortionists, clowning around, and flying through the air on a trapeze! A fun relaxation story to wind down to in the classroom or at home. A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 12 years old. Transcript Hi! We’re winding down our first season, just three more episodes to go! I’m coming up to my summer break he...
May 08, 2017•15 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Unicorns are everywhere lately, don’t you think?Books, movies, stickers, hairstyles, even coffee drinks! It’s probably because they’re such cool magical creatures,So Peace Out decided that it was time to featureUnicorns in this week’s relaxation story, I can’t wait! Let’s get started now, this is going to be great! A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5 – 7 years old. Transcript Hello, and welcome to Peace Out. Relaxation is what we’re all about. My name’s Chanel and I’m so glad you’re...
May 01, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 14
🎶 Music can inspire, excite, and even calm us. Today we are going to practice focusing by listening to a piece of classical music. Whenever you notice yourself thinking of something else or your attention drawn somewhere else, it’s okay—just refocus on the music. It will take a lot of practice (millions of adults practice this everyday when they meditate) to focus so this can be an episode you listen to more than once. There are no movements so it’s a great one to listen to in the car too. A mi...
Apr 24, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Welcome aboard Bedtime FM Airways! This is the final boarding call for anyone who is in need of a relaxing mini mind vacation! Fly with us through the clouds as we stretch, breath, and imagine our way to our destination: your favourite place on earth! A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5–10 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtim...
Apr 10, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Everyone gets angry and feels upset sometimes, but when you do, do you react or respond? There’s a big difference between reacting and responding, and in today’s episode, we talk about how to be more mindful of our emotions and actions by pausing before responding. The focus will be on listening and breathing, with very little movement, so this would be a great episode to play in the car! A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5–10 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Li...
Apr 03, 2017•10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
“Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make this a world a beautiful garden.” Pretend to be a flower, growing out of a tiny seed into a beautiful strong plant. Today’s story is a great visualisation exercise that also introduces the life cycle of a plant and touches on the importance of diversity in both plants and people. A mindfulness story suitable for children aged 5–10 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution ...
Mar 27, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today we talk about asthma and test out how it feels like to have asthma. We also try out a breathing exercise called belly breathing that is meant to increase airflow to your lungs. Suitable for children aged 5–12 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on Facebook or Twitter...
Mar 20, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Join us for a journey through the water cycle! We’re going to imagine ourselves as tiny drops of water falling from a rain cloud, rushing through a waterfall, and evaporating back up to the sky. We’ll focus on breathing, gentle movements, and visualization for this short story. Suitable for children aged 5–12 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from...
Mar 13, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Need a quick pick-me- up? This is a short relaxation story inspired by superheroes! We’ll stretch, breath, and talk about how we can be everyday superheroes by using a super power that we can all have: compassion! Suitable for children ages 5–9 years old "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on ...
Mar 06, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
What better way to calm down than to imagine that you’re a fluffy dandelion seed floating on a warm spring breeze? This relaxation story was written for children aged 5-10 years old and can be enjoyed at home or in the classroom. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on Facebook or Twitter...
Feb 27, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Today we’re going to use our senses and imaginations to explore a special forest—your forest! We’ll also introduce the concept of shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, and encourage everyone to go outdoors and spend time in nature after listening to this relaxation story. More about forest bathing can be found at http://www.shinrin-yoku.org/shinrin-yoku.html . A relaxation story suitable for children ages 6–12 years old. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By A...
Feb 20, 2017•11 min•Season 1Ep. 5
The tortoise and the hare like you've never heard before. Instead of racing, we'll be using the idea of running in a relaxing way for your body and mind. A favorite children's classic with a calming twist. Written for children ages 5-10 years old "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on Facebook...
Feb 13, 2017•10 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Sometimes when it's noisy or there's too much going on, it can help to find a quiet space of our own to take a moment to breathe and find some peace. But what if you can't find a quiet spot right away? Today we're going to go to a place that is always quiet and where we can always go...using our imagination! Written for children ages 6-12 years old "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not lis...
Feb 06, 2017•9 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Take a dive into the ocean of your imagination! We'll meet a dolphin, jellyfish, and even a shark! A fun relaxation story for children ages 5-10 years. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Why not listen to more of Peace Out from Bedtime FM Drop us an email to hello@bedtime.fm , or follow us on Facebook or Twitter...
Jan 30, 2017•13 min•Season 1Ep. 2
A mini monkey decides to jump on you, so you'll have to stretch, breathe, and move so that the monkey jumps back off! A calm down story for children ages 4-6 years. "Odyssey" and "Garden Music" Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Keep in touch! Follow us on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Our online home is www.peaceoutpodcast.com . Join our monthly mailing list for Peace Out Podcast updates, news, and events! Peace Ou...
Jan 16, 2017•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
