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What can one tiny parrot do when a whole forest is in danger?

In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, kids meet Pip, a small green parrot with a heart as big as the sun. When smoke rises in her beloved jungle home and the animals begin to run, Pip refuses to give up. She flies to the river, dips her feathers in the water, and carries one tiny drop at a time back to the flames.

At first, the Great Eagle laughs. How could someone so small help with something so big? But as Pip keeps trying, her courage begins to change his heart. Soon, the Eagle learns that small does not mean powerless—and that one brave action can inspire something much greater.

This episode is full of movement, imagination, jungle sounds, and a powerful Belief Backpack lesson children can carry into everyday life:

Even small actions make a big difference.

Stretch tall like a giant, shrink small like a tiny feather, and imagine what it feels like to be both big and small.

Step through the Faithfully Explore teleportation door into a warm, colorful jungle filled with monkeys, mango trees, flowers, rain, and damp earth.

Meet Pip, a brave little parrot who loves her forest home.

Join the Rainmaker Relay, an interactive movement game where kids scoop, fly, and shake water drops to help Pip.

Discover how courage can inspire others, even someone as powerful as the Great Eagle.

Pack the Belief Backpack takeaway:

“Even small actions make a big difference!”

Meet Pip the Parrot

A tiny green parrot with a huge heart shows explorers that being small does not mean being powerless.

Step Into the Jungle

Kids travel into a warm, colorful forest filled with monkeys, mango trees, flowers, and the sounds of nature.

A Forest in Danger

When smoke rises and fire threatens Pip’s home, the other animals run—but Pip decides to help.

One Brave Drop at a Time

Pip dips herself in the river again and again, carrying tiny drops of water to the flames.

The Eagle Learns a Lesson

A powerful eagle laughs at Pip’s small effort—until her courage changes his heart.

Big Idea: Small Actions Matter

Explorers discover that one kind, brave action can inspire others and help make a big difference.

This episode is a meaningful way to help children talk about courage, persistence, kindness, environmental care, and what it means to help when a problem feels too big.

What made Pip brave?

Was it because she knew she could put out the fire, or because she tried even when the problem felt too big?

Have you ever felt too small to help?

Talk about a time when your child wanted to help but wondered whether their action would matter.

Why did the Eagle change his mind?

Help children notice that Pip’s courage inspired someone bigger and stronger to take action.

What is one “drop of kindness” you can give this week?

Ideas might include inviting someone to play, picking up trash, helping at home, sharing supplies, or saying something encouraging.

Create a Tiny Hero Moments jar.

Each time a child does something kind, brave, or helpful, write it on a slip of paper and add it to the jar.

Act out the story.

Assign roles for Pip, the Eagle, the animals, the river, and the fire. Let kids retell the story with movement and sound effects.

Make a kindness ripple chart.

Choose one small action and trace what might happen next. For example: “I said hello → someone felt included → they smiled → they helped someone else.”

Connect it to real life.

Talk about helpers in the community, including firefighters, teachers, neighbors, friends, and family members.

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown

A wonderful story about how one child’s small act of care helps transform a whole city.

Something, Someday by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Christian Robinson

A hopeful book about beginning with one small action when a problem feels overwhelming.

Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller, illustrated by Jen Hill

A gentle reminder that kindness often begins with simple everyday choices.

The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest by Lynne Cherry

A beautiful rainforest story that connects well with Pip’s jungle home and the importance of caring for the earth.

This week, invite your explorer to look for one small way to help.

It might be:

saying hello to someone who feels left out,

picking up one piece of trash,

helping without being asked,

giving someone a kind word,

or trying again when something feels hard.

Every small action is a drop.

And sometimes, one brave drop is exactly where change begins.

Even small actions make a big difference.

Pip reminds us that we do not have to be the biggest, strongest, or loudest to help. We can notice. We can care. We can try. And sometimes, our small brave actions inspire others to act too.

Download the Tiny Hero Moments Tracker and keep looking for small ways to make a difference at home, at school, and in the world around you.

Stay curious, stay kind, and keep exploring the wonderful world around you!

Sometimes bravery looks like fighting a dragon or climbing a mountain. But sometimes bravery looks much quieter. Sometimes it looks like standing in front of everyone with an empty pot… and telling the truth.

In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, kids journey to ancient China to meet Ping, a young gardener with a special gift for growing beautiful plants. When the Emperor announces a challenge to find the next ruler, every child receives one tiny seed. Whoever grows the most beautiful flower will win the crown.

Ping waters his seed. He waits. He moves it into the sunshine. He gives it his best soil, his best care, and all his love.

But nothing grows.

When the day comes to bring his flower to the palace, Ping faces a choice: should he pretend, replace the seed, or bring the truth? His empty pot may look like failure, but it becomes the most powerful proof of courage and honesty.

This gentle, interactive episode helps children explore honesty, integrity, and the brave feeling that comes from telling the truth, even when it is hard.

Children will:

Explore the story of Ping and the empty pot

Learn why honesty can take real courage

Practice the episode’s Belief Backpack phrase: “Tell the truth… even when it is hard.”

Think about their own “Empty Pot Moments.”

Discover that doing the right thing matters more than looking perfect

Connect storytelling with everyday choices at home and school

Meet Ping

A gentle young gardener in ancient China who has a special gift—everything he plants seems to grow beautifully.

The Emperor’s Challenge

The wise old Emperor gives every child a seed and announces that whoever grows the most beautiful flower will become the next ruler.

Nothing Grew!

Ping waters, waits, changes the soil, moves his pot to the sun, and tries everything he knows—but his seed never sprouts.

An Empty Pot Moment

When the day arrives to visit the palace, Ping must decide whether to hide the truth or bring his empty pot honestly.

The Courage to Tell the Truth

In a courtyard full of beautiful flowers, Ping stands before the Emperor with only dirt—and tells the truth even though he feels nervous.

The Big Reveal

The Emperor explains that all the seeds had been cooked, so none of them could grow. Ping’s empty pot proves he was the only child who stayed honest.

Tell the truth… even when it is hard.

Ping’s story reminds children that honesty is not always easy. Sometimes telling the truth feels scary, embarrassing, or uncomfortable. But truth helps trust grow, and choosing honesty is one of the bravest things we can do.

This episode is a wonderful springboard for conversations about honesty, responsibility, and moral courage. Ping’s story helps children understand that bravery is not only about big heroic actions. It can also mean admitting a mistake, telling the truth, or standing alone when others are making a different choice.

Talk about “Empty Pot Moments.”

Ask: “Have you ever had a moment when it felt hard to tell the truth?” Keep the conversation calm and supportive so children can reflect without shame.

Praise honesty first.

When a child tells the truth about a mistake, try saying, “Thank you for telling me. That was brave.” Then work together on repair or responsibility.

Use everyday scenarios.

Ask what they could do if they broke something, forgot a chore, copied an answer, or felt tempted to blame someone else.

Repeat the episode phrase.

Use “Tell the truth… even when it is hard” as a family or classroom reminder.

Why do you think Ping felt nervous bringing an empty pot?

What would have been easier for Ping to do?

Why was the Emperor happy with Ping’s empty pot?

Can telling the truth ever feel brave? Why?

What helps you tell the truth when you feel scared?

After listening, head to faithfullyexplore.com to download the companion Grow or Not? game. Families and classrooms can use it to keep exploring honesty, courage, and the choices that help trust grow.

Ping’s empty pot looked like nothing, but it held something powerful: the truth.

This episode reminds children that they do not have to be perfect to be brave. They can be honest. They can make things right. And they can carry this treasure in their Belief Backpack:

Tell the truth… even when it is hard.

What happens when a wonderful gift gets tangled up in pride?

In this episode of Faithfully Explore, Explorers travel all the way back to Ancient Greece to meet Arachne, a young weaver whose talent is known far and wide. Her cloth is so beautiful that people come from distant villages just to see it. But as Arachne’s skill grows, so does her boastfulness—until she claims she is even better than Athena, the goddess of wisdom and crafts.

Through a vivid retelling of the Greek myth of Arachne, kids explore the difference between healthy pride and boasting, discovering that being talented is something to celebrate—but using talents to make others feel small can hurt. With movement, call-and-response moments, and a playful “skitter-skitter-skitter” spider activity, this episode invites children to think about how they can use their own gifts with kindness.

Travel to Ancient Greece

Explorers imagine a sunlit village filled with olive trees, fresh bread, and the rhythmic sound of a loom.

Meet Arachne

Arachne is a gifted young weaver whose beautiful creations amaze everyone around her.

Learn Proud vs. Boastful

Kids practice spotting the difference between feeling proud of hard work and using talent to put others down.

Meet Athena

Athena, goddess of wisdom and crafts, appears in disguise after Arachne makes a bold and boastful claim.

Join the Weaving Movement Break

Explorers jump “over” and crouch “under” as they help weave an imaginary masterpiece.

Discover the Very First Spider

Arachne’s story explains how, according to Greek mythology, the first spider came to be.

This week’s Belief Backpack reminder is:

I am talented.

I am kind.

Be proud, but stay kind.

Arachne’s story reminds Explorers that gifts are not meant to make us feel bigger than everyone else. They are meant to help us make the world more beautiful.

This week, kids are invited to try a two-part challenge:

First, choose something they are good at—drawing, building, running, listening, helping, storytelling, or anything else—and use that talent to make someone smile.

Second, when they feel that “puffy chest” feeling of wanting to be better than everyone, they can pause, take a breath, and ask:

“Am I being proud, or am I being boastful?”

This episode is a great fit for conversations about:

Greek mythology

Pride and humility

Kindness and character

Using talents for good

Social-emotional learning

Respecting other people’s gifts

The difference between confidence and arrogance

What was Arachne good at?

Was it wrong for Arachne to feel proud of her weaving?

How did Arachne’s pride turn into boasting?

What did Athena want Arachne to understand?

How can you use one of your talents to help someone else?

What is one kind thing you can say when someone else does something well?

Join Faithfully Explore for a story full of weaving, wisdom, movement, mythology, and one very important reminder:

You can be amazing—and kind at the same time.

What happens when one little sheep wanders too far?

In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, young listeners journey to the rolling green hills for a heartfelt retelling of The Lost Sheep, one of Jesus’ beloved parables. Kids meet Clover, a curious sheep with floppy ears and a hungry tummy, who follows one tasty bite after another until she realizes she is far from the flock.

As the sun sets and the hills grow quiet, Clover begins to feel scared, alone, and forgotten. But back at the sheepfold, the shepherd notices something important: he has 99 sheep safe and sound, but one is missing.

And to this shepherd, one matters.

He steps back into the cold, windy night, searches through the darkness, listens for Clover’s tiny “baaaa,” and finds her tangled in the thorns. Instead of scolding her, he gently untangles her wool, lifts her onto his shoulders, and carries her home. Then he throws a celebration because the one who was lost is found.

Through playful storytelling, movement, imagination, and kid-friendly reflection, this episode helps children remember:

Everyone matters. Nobody is forgotten.

Explorers will:

• Meet Clover, a curious little sheep who wanders away from the flock
• Follow the shepherd as he counts, notices, searches, finds, and celebrates
• Move with the story as they graze, wander, freeze, march, jump, and wiggle
• Play “Would You Rather, Shepherd?” to think about kindness, courage, and care
• Learn that the Lost Sheep story comes from the Bible and was told by Jesus
• Cross the Friendship Bridge to explore how many traditions teach the importance of caring for the one who needs help
• Add a meaningful reminder to their Belief Backpack: Everyone matters. Nobody is forgotten
• Take on a Secret Mission to notice someone who may feel left out and help them feel included

This episode is tender, active, and deeply reassuring. Children who have ever felt left out, overlooked, lonely, or unsure if anyone notices them will hear a comforting message: you are seen, you are valued, and you are worth searching for.

At the same time, kids are invited to look for the “Clover” in their own lives: the classmate sitting alone, the sibling who feels left out, the friend who has gone quiet, or the person who needs a kind invitation.

This episode works beautifully for family listening, Sunday school, homeschool lessons, classroom community conversations, social-emotional learning, kindness challenges, and discussions about inclusion, empathy, and belonging.

The shepherd does not ignore the missing one. He does not shame Clover when she is found. He searches, helps, carries, welcomes, and celebrates. That makes this story a wonderful starting point for talking about how we respond when someone feels lost, left out, or forgotten.

After listening, try asking:

• How do you think Clover felt when she realized she was lost?
• Why did the shepherd go looking for one sheep when 99 were already safe?
• What did the shepherd do when he found Clover?
• Have you ever felt left out or forgotten?
• Who might be a “Clover” in your classroom, family, or neighborhood?
• What is one small thing you can do this week to help someone feel noticed?

Look for the Clover

Invite kids to notice someone who might need kindness this week: someone sitting alone, someone who seems quiet, or someone left out of a game.

Practice Kindness Words

Try simple phrases like: “You can sit by me,” “Do you want to play?” “I’m glad you’re here,” or “Do you want help?”

Create a Flock of Kindness

At home or in the classroom, add a paper sheep to a wall or poster each time someone helps another person feel included.

Use the Sheep Tracker Printable

Continue the Secret Mission with the Sheep Tracker printable. Kids can color in one sheep each time they help someone feel included, remembered, or cared for.

Everyone matters. Nobody is forgotten.

This simple phrase reminds children that they are important—and challenges them to help others feel important, too.

Hi Explorers! 🐘

In today’s adventure, we travel into a beloved Hindu story featuring Ganesha—a kind and clever figure known for wisdom, new beginnings, and overcoming obstacles.

When Ganesha and his speedy brother Kartikeya are challenged to race around the world for a magical prize, it seems like an easy win for the fastest runner. But Ganesha has a different idea—one that teaches us that wisdom, love, and perspective matter more than speed.

Get ready to trumpet like an elephant, spin for ZOOM!, and make your silliest “OH NO!” face as you join this interactive, imagination-filled journey!

• A traditional Hindu story about Ganesha and Kartikeya
• The difference between being fast and being wise
• Why family and connection matter most
• How sharing makes every victory sweeter

Let’s zip up what we learned today:

• Think wisely – The best answer isn’t always the fastest one
• Love your people – The ones we care about are our whole world
• Share the good stuff – Kindness makes every win better

Say it together:

“Think wisely. Love your people. Share the good stuff!”

Keep the adventure going with our printable game:

Ganesha’s Great Big Race – Race around the board, make thoughtful choices, and see who reaches the mango first!

👉 Find it at: faithfullyexplore.com

• What would YOU include in your “whole world”?
• When is it better to slow down and think instead of rushing?
• How can you share something good with someone this week?

This story reminds us that every culture has stories about wisdom and kindness. Whether it’s Ganesha in Hindu tradition or other wise figures around the world, we can all learn that:

• Being thoughtful is powerful
• Love connects us
• Sharing brings joy

Perfect for:

• Family listening time
• Classroom discussions
• Social-emotional learning (SEL) moments
• Exploring world religions in a kid-friendly way

Thanks for exploring with us!

I’m Laura, and this is Faithfully Explore!

Until next time—stay curious, stay kind, and keep exploring 🌟

A Yoruba Folktale About Sharing, Fairness, and Friendship

In this imaginative and interactive episode of Faithfully Explore!, we journey to Yorubaland to hear a traditional folktale about Ìjàpá the tortoise. When a sky-high feast is announced, Ìjàpá uses his clever words to trick the birds and ends up learning a hard lesson about greed and fairness.

Through call-and-response storytelling, movement, and rich cultural exploration, children ages 5–12 discover an important truth: when we take only what we need, there is enough for everyone.

• Travel to West Africa and explore Yoruba storytelling traditions
• Learn the call-and-response: “Àló o!” “Àló!”
• Meet Ìjàpá, the clever trickster tortoise
• Take flight to the Sky People’s feast
• Discover what happens when one person takes too much
• Learn why the tortoise’s shell is cracked
• Practice the value: There is enough when we share

Pack these important lessons to carry with you:

1. Take what you need, not everything you want

Fairness helps everyone feel included.

2. Leave some for others

Kindness means thinking about the people around you.

3. Sharing helps the whole group

When we share, more people get to join in—and that builds friendship.

💬 Say it together:

“When we only take what we need, there is enough for everyone.”

Download your Ìjàpá’s Sharing Shell Tracker at FaithfullyExplore.com!

Each time you share this week, color in part of the tortoise’s shell. By the end of the week, you’ll have a colorful reminder of your kindness and fairness.

This episode supports:

• Social-emotional learning (SEL)
• Cultural literacy and global awareness
• Listening and comprehension skills
• Character education (fairness, honesty, empathy)

Discussion Questions:

• What did Ìjàpá do that wasn’t fair?
• How did his choices affect the others?
• What would you have done differently?
• When is it hard to share?

• Her Stories: African American Folktales, Fairy Tales, and True Tales by Virginia Hamilton
• Ijapa and the Fireflies by Funso Kolade
• Kaaro Tomi, Good Morning Tomi by Abimbola Anifowoshe

Stories help us understand the world—and ourselves. Ìjàpá’s story reminds us that even when we make mistakes, we can learn, grow, and choose kindness next time.

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Àló o! … Àló!

Until next time—stay curious, stay kind, and keep exploring 🌍✨

Have you ever had a “whoa” moment—standing somewhere so beautiful or peaceful that it felt extra special? In this episode of Faithfully Explore!, we travel to Japan to explore Shinto, a way of seeing the world that invites us to notice the magic and meaning all around us.

Through storytelling, imagination, and interactive moments, kids and families will discover the concept of kami—the special “spirit energy” believed to dwell in nature—and learn to be respectful, curious explorers wherever they go.

• A kid-friendly introduction to Shinto and the idea of kami (spirit energy in nature)
• A guided “mind-trip” to a peaceful Japanese shrine
• Fun, interactive moments like bowing, clapping, and practicing respectful behavior
• A “Respect Detective” game to help kids recognize kind vs. unkind actions
• A powerful traditional story: The White Rabbit of Inaba and the lesson of kindness
• A Friendship Bridge moment to help kids appreciate beliefs different from their own
• Belief Backpack takeaways kids can use in everyday life

• 👀 Wonder Eyes: Look for beauty and “sparkle” in everyday moments
• 🤲 Kind Body: Show respect through your actions—slow down, be gentle, be mindful
• 🌿 Friend to the Forest: Treat nature like something special and alive
• ❤️ Hero’s Heart: True strength is kindness, not being the loudest or strongest

In this episode, we practice being “good guests” in someone else’s tradition. Kids learn that they don’t have to change their own beliefs to show respect—they just need to stay curious, kind, and open to learning.

• Where do you feel a sense of wonder in your life?
• How can we show respect in places that are important to others?
• What does it mean to be a “helper” or have a hero’s heart?
• How can we take better care of the world around us?

Pair this episode with books about Japanese culture, nature, and kindness to deepen understanding and spark curiosity. Storytelling is a powerful way to connect big ideas with everyday life!

If your family enjoyed this journey, be sure to follow, share, and leave a review! It helps more explorers discover the joy of learning about the world’s beliefs, cultures, and stories.

Stay curious. Stay kind. And keep exploring the wonderful world around you!

What if your favorite things could talk?

In this magical episode of Faithfully Explore!, we travel to Japan to hear the story of a grumpy merchant and the night his “junk” came to life! Through playful storytelling, movement, and imagination, kids will discover the concept of tsukumogami—objects that gain a spirit after many years—and learn the powerful meaning of mottainai: caring for what we have and not wasting it.

Get ready to hop like an umbrella, glow like a lantern, and scuttle like a tea bowl in this interactive adventure full of gratitude, giggles, and a little everyday magic.

• Travel to old Kyoto and meet Mr. Sato, a merchant with a big lesson to learn
• Discover tsukumogami—the playful spirits of everyday objects
• Join the Tool Spirit Freeze! movement game (jump, balance, glow, and scuttle!)
• Watch as forgotten objects come to life and teach a powerful lesson
• Learn about mottainai—a Japanese idea about gratitude and not wasting
• Explore the beauty of repair through the idea of kintsugi
• Make connections to how families around the world care for what they have
• Take on a simple gratitude challenge you can try at home

Old things can still shine.

Broken things can still be beautiful.

And when we care for what we have, we bring a little more magic into the world.

This episode introduces children to the Japanese ideas of tsukumogami and mottainai through story and play. It encourages kids to think differently about their belongings—not as disposable items, but as helpful tools worthy of care and gratitude.

Children will build:

• Gratitude and appreciation
• Responsibility for belongings
• Empathy and perspective-taking
• Early sustainability awareness

Try this at home or in the classroom:

• Ask your child to choose one item they use every day and thank it
• Fix or repair something together instead of replacing it
• Invite kids to imagine and draw their own “living object” story

This story draws from Japanese folklore and cultural values that emphasize respect for the material world.

Tsukumogami reflects a worldview where objects can hold spirit and presence, encouraging a relational mindset rather than a disposable one. Mottainai expresses a sense of regret over waste and a call to honor the full value of what we use.

Together, they offer a meaningful counterpoint to modern consumer habits—inviting us to slow down, repair, reuse, and appreciate.

These ideas connect to:

• The art of kintsugi (repairing with gold)
• Sustainability and mindful consumption
• Cultural traditions that emphasize gratitude and stewardship

• Mottainai Grandma – Mariko Shinju
• The Gift of Nothing – Patrick McDonnell
• The Keeping Quilt – Patricia Polacco
• Beautiful Oops! – Barney Saltzberg

Pick one thing you use every day—your backpack, your shoes, your toothbrush.

Give it a little pat and say: “Thank you for helping me today.”

Then ask yourself: How can I take better care of it?

If you loved this episode, don’t forget to:

• Follow Faithfully Explore!
• Share with a friend or teacher
• Leave a review—it helps more families find us!

🎙️ Hi Explorers—until next time… stay curious, stay kind, and keep exploring the wonderful world around you!

What if kids around the world already knew the secret to protecting the Earth… and all we had to do was listen?

In this Faithfully Explore episode, we zip up our Belief Backpacks and travel across the globe to discover how different cultures teach us to care for our planet. From the Māori idea of Kaitiaki (guardianship) to the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), kids will learn that even small actions can make a big difference.

Through interactive games, storytelling, and meaningful connections, this episode helps children see themselves as part of a global team of Earth guardians—working together with kindness, gratitude, and responsibility.

• Learn global “secret passwords” for caring for the Earth
• Explore ideas like reciprocity, stewardship, gratitude, and repair
• Build a Friendship Bridge by discovering shared values across cultures
• Play a fun Guardian Power Challenge with real-life choices
• Take on 3 simple weekly missions to help the planet
• Hear the story of Meera and the Tamarind Tree, a reminder that even one voice can make a difference

Kids will walk away with:

• The Heart of a Borrower – Understanding the Earth is a gift we care for
• The Hands of a World-Repairer – Taking small actions to help the planet
• The Voice of a Protector – Speaking up for nature and living things
• The Spirit of Gratitude – Saying “thank you” for what the Earth provides

Try these at home!

1. The Big Thank You
2. Say thank you each day for something the Earth gives you
3. The High Five Repair
4. Pick up five pieces of litter and help clean your space
5. The Wisdom Whisperer
6. Teach someone what you learned—be a Guardian of Wisdom

• What does it mean to be a “guardian” of the Earth?
• Which idea did you like best—Kaitiaki, Khalifa, or Tikkun Olam?
• What is one small thing you can do today to help the planet?

Even though cultures around the world use different words, they share the same message:

Care for the Earth. Protect what is precious. Help one another.

When kids understand this, they don’t just learn about the world—they begin to see their place within it.

🎧 Listen, explore, and take your first step as a Guardian today.

Stay curious. Stay kind. And keep exploring.

Have you ever watched the ocean move in and out and wondered why it happens? In this Faithfully Explore episode, we journey to the misty coasts of the Pacific Northwest to hear a traditional story from the Tsimshian people about Raven—a clever trickster who helped bring the tides to life.

Through imagination, storytelling, and reflection, children and families discover how one bold (and sneaky!) act changed the world—and what it can teach us about sharing, fairness, and caring for the natural world.

• A vivid, sensory journey to the Pacific Northwest coast
• A traditional Tsimshian story about Raven and the origin of the tides
• An introduction to Raven as a trickster figure—clever, curious, and complex
• Thoughtful reflection on sharing, fairness, and community
• A “Mission for Explorers” to connect the story to the real world

• Sharing Matters: Keeping important things to yourself can hurt others—sharing helps everyone thrive
• Creative Problem-Solving: Big problems sometimes need imaginative solutions
• Nature Has Rhythm: The tides remind us that the Earth is always moving and giving
• Right vs. Fair: Sometimes stories help us explore tricky choices and big questions

• Watch water in motion—at the beach, a lake, or even a puddle
• Look up tide charts or videos to see how tides change throughout the day
• Create your own “why” story about something in nature
• Draw Raven, the tide box, or your favorite moment from the story

If your child loved this story, check out picture books and folktales featuring Raven from Indigenous cultures of the Pacific Northwest. These stories offer meaningful lessons and a deeper connection to the natural world.

This story comes from the Tsimshian people, whose traditions and storytelling continue today. Sharing these stories with children is an opportunity to build respect, curiosity, and appreciation for Indigenous cultures and the wisdom they carry.

🎧 Thanks for exploring with us! Don’t forget to follow, share, and keep your Belief Backpack ready for the next adventure