Lydia practices piano with Ruby June and discovers that not everyone learns the same way.

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 4:07

Memorable Music Excerpt:

It was a sunny afternoon on Ahway Island. Lydia Hamadou was sitting at the kitchen table. She had just gotten back from a fun-filled day at school. She swung her legs under the table and reached into her purple backpack. She pulled out her blue folder and opened it up.

Inside sat a white piece of paper with black lines and dots on it. It was sheet music! Ms. Bonnie had given the new song to Lydia before school had ended. Lydia wanted to try practicing it before her piano lesson with Ms. Bonnie later today. Lydia was excited to learn the new song. Someday, she wanted to perform it on the big stage at the school.

Today’s Meditation: Relax as you imagine sunlight warming you as you lie in a grassy meadow.

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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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