I'm excited to share an episode from one of my podcast friends, Dorktales Storytime Podcast! This is the perfect story right now because it's all about going back to school and the worries that might come up during this time. 

Enjoy and keep your ears open for a familiar voice! :) 

BIG BAD GOES BACK TO SCHOOL Dorktales Podcast: Episode 74 Big Bad Goes Back To School Overcoming New School Year Anxiety

A new school year has begun, and Big Bad Wolf is experiencing back-to-school jitters. He’s worried his wolf classmates will continue to make fun of him over his embarrassing incident during last year’s howl-at-the-moon final exam. Enter his Folktale Forest friends, including Serena the Capybara. They talk him through his new class nerves and guide him back to his calm, cool and collected canine self—sending him off with the confidence he needs to become a Master Howler!

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: As back-to-school season approaches, it’s not uncommon for young minds to be filled with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. In Big Bad goes Back to School, these worries take center stage, only to be met with empathy and understanding. The lessons that emerge from this story provide comfort, encouragement, and tools for navigating the overwhelming feelings that can happen when a new school year begins. The episode includes two guided mindfulness exercises. Read more about the 5 social-emotional lessons kids will take away after listening to the episode.

If you liked this story with Big Bad and Serena the caring capybara, you may also enjoy episode 49, Big Bad’s Big Feelings, where you’ll discover more mindfulness exercises to help kids self-regulate their anxious feelings.

Podcast Episode Credits

Narration, Voice Over and Podcast Host: Jonathan Cormur

Scriptwriter: Amy Thompson

Script Editor and Show Producer: Molly Murphy

Sound Production, Audio Editing and Mastering: Jermaine Hamilton

Podcast Episode Illustration: Arthur Lin

Title Design and Layout: Jeri DeMartini

Special Guest Storyteller

Our caring capybara, Serena, is performed by Chanel Tsang, host of Peace Out Podcast, mindfulness stories for kids. Chanel is a Montessori educator, family supports practitioner, and yoga and mindfulness meditation guide. Her book, Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids has more than 40 creative mindfulness practices and gentle yoga exercises to help kids understand and express their feelings

This is it! The final episode of Season 6: Kaala & Chuff's Excellent Adventure. The two friends solved the biggest mystery in red panda history and learned a lot along the way. Today, we’re going to wrap it up with a bow by talking about what we can do to help our red panda and snow leopard friends in real life, along with the other living things on earth. 

(You can always go back to season 2-- the first episode is called “Calmness”-- to listen to the first part of their adventure!)

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

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Guess what?! Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook is available NOW at: 

Barnes & Noble 

Indigo

Amazon.com and Amazon.ca 

Books-A-Million

Bookshop.org

 

Resources

Owl Eyes: A Core Awareness Skill (Wilderness Awareness School)  https://wildernessawareness.org/articles/owl-eyes-a-core-awareness-skill/

How to Become a Youth Activist (Plan International) https://plan-international.org/girls-get-equal/how-to-become-a-youth-activist/

Talking About Activism your Child (Boston University) https://www.bu.edu/childrens-center/files/2020/09/Talking-About-Activism-With-Your-Child.pdf

Get Involved: You Can Help (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Get-Involved

Red Panda Stewardship in Nepal (Earth Rangers) https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/red-panda-project-2022/

Red Panda Facts (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Red-Panda-Facts

Red Panda Threats (Red Panda Network) https://redpandanetwork.org/Threats

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                             Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

“Odyssey” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Questions? Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

[Season Finale coming soon. Winners of the Red Panda Ranger Challenge are posted now on peaceoutpodcast.com!]

I wrote a book! Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids is available now! The book includes 40 small sections, with each section including a two page story designed to help kids calm down, relax and think creatively about various interesting subjects, followed by a yoga relaxation exercise and a mindful "moment" to help them manage their thoughts and emotions.

Just in time for back-to-school, and a fun addition to your bedtime (or anytime!) routine. 

You can buy the Calm Down Workbook for Kids at:

Barnes & Noble 

Indigo 

Amazon 

BAM! 

Bookshop.org

Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

 

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

“Odyssey” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Easy Lemon" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Questions? Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

We're taking a little break, but don't worry, I'm sharing an episode from one of my podcast friends! But first...

RED PANDA PLUSH TOY PRIZE DRAW DEADLINE EXTENDED!

Yes, you can still enter our lucky draw for a red panda plush toy from our collaborator the Red Panda Network until August 10th! Go to our entry form here for all the details.  Don't delay because you'll need to complete the Red Panda Ranger Challenge and there are 5 to do. 

And now, to today's guest episode...

Presenting The Ten News: Movies & More: 'The Little Mermaid', 'The Super Mario Bros', & 'Hailey's On It!' 🎥

🧜‍♀️ What we're watching at The Ten News: Disney's, 'The Little Mermaid' and Ten'er Mia gives her review

🎥 Ten'er Vincent shares his pros and cons of the Super Mario Bros movie

🎙️ Actor, Gary Anthony Williams, of Disney's, 'Hailey's On It!' shares a sneak preview of the new show

🐙 Trivia with Tessa: Do you know how many tentacles Ursula the sea witch has?

About The Ten News

🗞️ The Ten News podcast explores topics that kids care about most including events, sports, science, gaming, pop culture, entertainment, and more! 🌎 It’s a great way for you and your family to stay connected with what’s going on in the world. 🤩 The Ten News also features some pretty awesome guests; LEGO Masters Judge Amy Corbett, America’s top doctor Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sarah Natochenny, the voice of Ash Ketchum for Pokemon fans, and many more. 🤔 Our episodes are all about staying kind, cool, and curious. 🎧 We hope you enjoy listening to The Ten News!

👋 Say hi at hello@thetennews.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetennews/

Mystery solved…? Kaala and Chuff still think that there’s more to the treasure gemstones and talk to an elder red panda to find out more (hint: it has something to do with our third season…). Listen along to find out the final piece of this puzzle! 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List.

 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they’ll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you’ve done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day.  Have fun and good luck! Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

 

Resources

The Three B’s of Mindfulness: Breath, Body and Brain (Robin Phillips)

Star Stuff (Peace Out Podcast)

Are we made of stardust? (Natural History Museum)

The Science of Head Massage: Why It Feels So Good (The Bodywise Clinic)

What are the Benefits of a Head Massage (Healthline)

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

 

What’s friendship without a little FUN? Chuff helps her friends out today by getting them to relax and have fun together. In this episode, we play a game I call “Sound Story.” You’ll hear these sound effects: rain, birds, bubbles, ice cream truck, friendly robot, children laughing, twinkling, and a “boing” sound. 

 

How to play “Sound Story”:

You can find some free audio sound effect files here and here. It would be fun to make your own sound effects (tapping your knees, rubbing hands together, crinkling paper, etc.). 

1. Make or play a few sound effects. Fewer sounds for younger children, add more sounds for older children.
2. The listener can close their eyes and listen to the sounds. Repeat them in the same order if they want to hear them again.
3. Ask the listener to tell you a story based on the sounds they just heard.
4. Switch and let them choose some sounds for you to use to create your own Sound Story! 😊

 Please note: If you are doing this with your class, be mindful that children who have experienced trauma may be hypersensitive to sounds. For this episode I tried to choose “friendly” and neutral sounds and have listed them above to give listeners a heads up of what to expect. This may be something to consider for this game.

 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they’ll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you’ve done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day.  Have fun and good luck! Chanel

 P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

 

Resources

Compassion: Empathy in Action: How to Raise Your Six-Year-Old to Treat Others with Compassion | PBS https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-6/character/compassion#:~:text=Compassion%20means%20we%20care%20about,is%20feeling%20sad%20or%20upset. 

Empathy for Others | pip o. Gazette http://tinamalti.com/pipo/article-04.html

What are Introverts Like as Children?: 7 Characteristics | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-secret-lives-introverts/201904/what-are-introverts-children-7-characteristics 

Loving Kindness | pip o. Gazette http://tinamalti.com/pipo/article-10.html

 

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

 

IReady to find your new favourite podcasts? It's Summer Sampler time! Peace Out is a proud member of Kids Listen, a non-profit organization advocating for great children's podcasts. Beacause summer is a great time to try out new things, I thought you might enjoy trying out a selection of different Kids Listen member podcasts. This epsiod features small tastes of shows to pique your curiosity, stretch your imagination, tickle your funny bone, and help you find your calm. 

Learn more about Kids Listen at https://www.kidslisten.org/   Girl Tales: http://www.girltalespodcast.com Book Club for Kids: http://www.bookclubforkids.org Like You: http://www.likeyoupodcast.com Power Dog Adventures: https://www.powerdogadventures.com/ Unspookable: http://www.soundsingtonmedia.com Stoopkid Stories: https://stoopkidstories.com/ Peace Out: http://www.peaceoutpodcast.com What If World: http://www.whatifworldpodcast.com/ Dorktales Storytime Podcast: http://dorktalesstorytime.com Fina Mendoza Mysteries: http://finamendozamysteries.com   Kids Listen audio transitions by Dan Saks of http://www.noodleloafshow.com KL Summer Sampler 2023 produced by Lynn Hickernell of http://goodwordspodcast.com   Thank you, Dan and Lynn!

Sharing is caring…but is that all caring is? Kaala and Chuff find out more about why it’s important to be a caring friend in this episode AND the friends figure out the next piece of the glowing gemstone mystery. We play a couple of mindfulness games focused on our sense of sight and hearing, and then practice one of our favourites, Loving Kindness Meditation. 

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas. 

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they’ll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you’ve done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day.  Have fun and good luck! Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

 

Resources

Compassion: Empathy in Action: How to Raise Your Six-Year-Old to Treat Others with Compassion | PBS https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow/age-6/character/compassion#:~:text=Compassion%20means%20we%20care%20about,is%20feeling%20sad%20or%20upset.  

Empathy for Others | pip o. Gazette http://tinamalti.com/pipo/article-04.html

What are Introverts Like as Children?: 7 Characteristics | Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/the-secret-lives-introverts/201904/what-are-introverts-children-7-characteristics

 Loving Kindness | pip o. Gazette http://tinamalti.com/pipo/article-10.html

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

 

[Surprise! I'm sharing this episode early, just in time for the long weekend in Canada-- enjoy!]

You can’t have a friendship without trust, and Kaala and Chuff are building trust with their new red panda friends. Join us as we do a heart opener exercise and mindful breathing together.

Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they’ll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you’ve done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day.  Have fun and good luck! Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

 

Full transcripts are available upon request. Email Chanel at hello@chaneltsang.com 

 

Resources

SEL Lesson of the Week: What is Trust? (YouTube, 1 min.) https://youtu.be/rE4Jcgky5Sw

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com

 

Kaala is not happy with Chuff today but feels better after taking some deep breaths and did S.T.O.P. (stop, take a breath, observe, proceed). The friends learn about how to have equality in their friendship by being respectful.

 Follow Peace Out on your favourite podcast app so you don’t miss an episode! Get updates on our Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook as well as our Peace Out Podcast Mailing List. 

*NEW for S6* You could win a red panda plush toy! Peace Out is working with our friends at the Red Panda Network this season because we LOVE what they do to protect red pandas.

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN A RED PANDA PLUSH TOY:

1. Subscribe to and rate Peace Out Podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast app. 

2. Follow Peace Out on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for updates. 

3. Complete the Red Panda Network's Red Panda Ranger Challenge for a chance to win a red panda stuffed toy from their Adopt a Red Panda* fundraiser page!

• Start now! Go to the Red Panda Ranger Challenge: https://redpandanetwork.org/For-Kids 

There are 5 levels to complete (so start early!) and they’ll email you an official Red Panda Ranger certificate when you’ve done all five. When you're done, fill in this form by July 31, 2023 to be entered into the draw! 

You will have to upload a copy of your Red Panda Ranger certificate here using a Gmail address. If you do not have one, please email hello@chaneltsang.com with the subject "Contest."

I'll draw TWO winners and they will be announced in our August 15th episode. Winners will be emailed that day.  Have fun and good luck! Chanel

P.S. I wrote a book! Preorder Peace Out: Calm Down Workbook for Kids now! Available August 15, 2023! 

Resources

Mindfulness STOP Skill (Cognitive Behavior Therapy LA) https://cogbtherapy.com/mindfulness-meditation-blog/mindfulness-stop-skill

What is True Friendship? (BetterHelp) https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/friendship/what-is-true-friendship/

 

Peace Out Podcast

Producer, Writer, Host                                            Chanel Tsang

Sound Editing                                                           Noah Glenn at Perpetual Motion

 

Music credit:

Odyssey Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Light Awash Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Full episode script is available upon request. Please e-mail hello@chaneltsang.com