893. Summer Sprinkler: a bedtime story and meditation for kids

Be Calm on Ahway Island Bedtime Stories

Anora helps Mike and Ian come up with a sprinkler game that will be fun for both of them!

Narrator: Male

Story Begins: 4:14

Summer Sprinkler Excerpt:

The sunlight shimmered on the little pool in Ian’s backyard. It was a hot summer day, and Ian’s parents had invited Mike’s family over. Mike’s sister Rachael was busy at the library, but Mike and Mr. Stein would be here soon. Ian had helped his mom set up the pool and sprinkler, and he could hardly wait to play in the water with his friend.

Ian stood next to the house, grinning as he waited for his mom’s signal. When she gave him a thumbs-up, Ian turned the spigot with both hands. Water rushed through the hose and sprayed out of the sprinkler in a sparkling arc. Mike arrived with his dad just as it whirred into motion. Mr. Stein quickly dodged the water to keep his clothes dry, but Mike had his green swim trunks on and laughed as the water splashed him.

Today’s Meditation: Imagine drawing gentle shapes in the soothing sand as you relax before today’s story.

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