Story Adventures

Based on a Nigerian folktale, this story is all about a time when the sun, the moon, and the ocean would gather for tea each week. But what happens when the sun insists the ocean meet them in the sky?  Thanks for listening, and visiting me at Story Adventures With Meredith and on YouTube at Story Adventures. See you there!

Based on the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, this story does feature a wolf who tries to trick Little Red. But will she forgive him and share her delicious freshly-baked cookies? Thanks for listening! See you Monday for some Monday Mantras! sharingcircleeducation.com 

Want to help boost your confidence and heart? Try some kind and loving mantras! You can say them out loud to yourself or just listen along to remind yourself how kind and loving you are.  A Story Adventure will be here on Friday, so hope to see you there! You can also check out the Sharing Circle Education website (sharingcircleeducation.com) or YouTube channel for more stories and learning adventures.  Thanks for listening! You can also support this podcast through a subscription, which will help keep it ad-free. It is much appreciated!

Based on a folktale told millions of times over, this might be a story you have heard versions of before. When a gentle lion is snared in a trap, who can help him out? For ages three and up. For more learning adventures, check out the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube Channel. Hope to see you there! Thanks to all of my fellow story adventurers for listening! The next episode will be on Monday with some mantras, and then on Friday for another folktale. I can't wait for our next story adventure! 

Today is not a story adventure, but a day for mantras that can start your week off a little nicer! These three simple mantras (which is just a fancy way of saying "phrases") that you can say to yourself all week to boost your mood, your confidence, and your heart.  Our next Story Adventure will be here on Friday, so hope to adventure with you then!  For more learning adventures for ages three and up, check out the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube Channel. 

This week our adventure is not a story, but a bedtime meditation. Imagine floating on a cloud as you get your mind and body ready for sleep.  For more learning adventures for children ages three and up, visit the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube channel. 

Based on an old folktale from India, this is the story of two sisters who meet a woman in the woods. But is she a witch or a wise woman, or both?  Meant for ages four and up.  For more learning adventures, check out Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube channel! sharingcircleeducation.com  To say hi or send drawings of any of the story adventures, please email sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com 

This short (and silly!) story is based on an old folk tale from Ireland. Johnny doesn't want his old scritchy, scratchy straw bed anymore, but can he find one that's more comfortable? Thanks for listening! If you want to say hi, you can reach me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you! For more story videos and other fun learning stuff for children ages three and up, visit me at the Sharing Circle Education website or at my YouTube Channel @sharingcircleeducation.  sharingcircleeducation.com

This little tale is all about an owl named Hoot and her first Winter Solstice. When a baby owl is born into a family of songbirds, it takes their first Winter Solstice together to learn how to celebrate both the day and the night.   Thank you for listening and for visiting Sharing Circle Education. sharingcircleeducation.com  An original tale told by Meredith Bartolo Pappas. 

During a rainstorm, a fairy invites some new friends inside her tiny toadstool home...but will it be big enough to fit them all? This is another one based on a folk tale that has versions all over the world, with many variations on the item everyone fits into, from a hat to a mitten to a mushroom!  *Disclaimer, there is a fox in this story that sounds a little scary at first as it snuffles around the toadstool but it isn't hungry, just lost!  Thank you to everyone who has been adventuring with me, I'm so happy you are here! Each story is told from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart, so I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoy telling them. If you draw a scene from this story that you want to share or just want to say hi, feel free to email me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com  Can't wait to hear from you!  If you like these stories, please consider giving a good review on Apple or Spotify. It really helps!  Sharing Circle Education for more learning adventures for ages three and up. sharingcircleeducation.com

Based on an old French fable, this simple story is about two lion cubs who can't decide how to share their cake, so they get help from a tricky monkey. But is he really going to help them or does he just want cake?  As always, these reimagined tales are told from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart!  For more learning adventures for children ages three and up, join me at Sharing Circle Education: sharingcircleeducation.com  To send drawings of any of the stories, email me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com or visit Sharing Circle Education. Can't wait to see what you've been working on! Meredith Bartolo Pappas

Based on an old folk tale from India, this quick little story is about ten people who need to cross a river, but how will they know if they all made it across?  Just a note, this story was told in front of a few fairies and gnomes, so some little voices pop up throughout. A big, huge THANK YOU to all the new Story Adventures listeners and all the new Sharing Circle Education subscribers. I'm so excited to adventure with you! Want learning adventures for children ages three and up? Or want me to give you a shoutout on a future episode? Join Sharing Circle Education, I'd love to say hi!  Story Adventures by Meredith Bartolo Pappas

When a woman is gifted a green glass bottle from a fairy, she finds it is filled with magic. But is the magic too much for her to handle? This story adventure is based on an old folktale from Ireland but has versions all over the world.  As always, these stories are told from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart. Thanks for listening! For more learning adventures, join the circle at Sharing Circle Education. sharingcircleeducation.com Story imagined and told by Meredith Bartolo Pappas

Another gentle story based on an old folktale from Pakistan. Finn and Fawn are twins who love the farm they work on, but when it's time for one of them to own it, how will they decide who it will be?  For more stories and other adventures, join the circle! Sharing Circle Education sharingcircleeducation.com

A Story Adventures Original! Inspired by folk tales and Waldorf stories, this gentle adventure is about four sweet gnomes who bring us the Four Seasons: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring. Just right for children ages three and up. As always, I am telling these tales from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart. Hope you enjoy! For more, join the circle at Sharing Circle Education.com

A soothing guided imagery story of a walk through the seasons in a magical forest. Just right for bedtime or when you need some relaxation. Ages three and up.