Gravel Groundwork: a soothing bedtime story and relaxation
Be Calm on Ahway Island | Bedtime Stories & Meditations for Kids
Sheep Jam Productions
4.4 • 1.5K Ratings
🗓️ 1 April 2026
⏱️ 16 minutes
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Summary
The tunnel is fixed, and now it’s time for the construction crew to finish the job!
Narrator: Male
Story Begins: 3:49
Gravel Groundwork Excerpt:
In the early morning on Ahway Island, Ellie the excavator rested quietly in her cozy garage. Her engine was off, but she was already thinking about the train tunnel. Not long ago, she and her friends had helped fix a crack in the tunnel wall. Now, today, they would go back and finish the job. Ellie was excited to continue that work. It always felt good to be part of an important project.
Soon, Ellie heard footsteps outside. The garage door rolled open, and cool morning air flowed in. Her driver climbed in and turned the key. Ellie’s engine started with a rumble, and Ellie’s driver eased her out into the construction yard.
Today’s Meditation: Feel calm and relaxed as you imagine a baby elephant and its mama.
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| 0:00.0 | Hello, Awe Islanders. Welcome to be calm on Awee Island. We have listeners from all over the world, |
| 0:10.7 | and we are so grateful for all of you. We especially love reading your reviews. Thank you for writing |
| 0:18.3 | them. And if you haven't written one yet, please do. |
| 0:22.5 | Your reviews help other families find our show |
| 0:25.6 | so that more kids and grownups and even pets can stay relaxed. |
| 0:42.8 | Hello, Awe Islanders. Are you ready to be calm on Awey Island? |
| 0:48.1 | Before we begin, let's see if you have everything you want for our story today. |
| 0:55.4 | Are the lights in your room, dim or off? |
| 1:00.7 | Do you have your favorite listening buddy or blanket? |
| 1:06.5 | Great job, everyone. |
| 1:09.6 | Let's relax by taking a deep dragon breath together. |
| 1:16.5 | Breathe in through your nose, filling up your lungs, and then out through your mouth, |
| 1:24.3 | pretending you are breathing fire like a dragon. |
| 1:29.2 | Are you ready? |
| 1:31.3 | Deep breath, in and out. |
| 1:38.9 | As you breathe out, feel your legs, back, and belly relax. |
| 1:51.8 | Now, picture a baby elephant hugged tight by its mother's trunk. |
| 1:59.4 | You feel connected and loved, just like the baby elephant. |
| 2:06.2 | As you imagine the elephant, let's take another deep dragon breath. |
| 2:13.3 | Here we go. |
| 2:14.9 | Deep breath in and out. |
| 2:18.3 | As your chest, arms and shoulders relax, |
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