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I Love Story Time

I Love Story Time

By Gahmya Drummond Bey

This podcast is more than just story time. It’s a time to share, to think big, and to believe in magic.
My challenge for the parent is not to limit the child’s ability. If a concept is “new” start with the book chat, then go to the story, then the book chat again. You’ll be amazed to hear your five year
old begin to teach you about mindfulness, self love, and diversity. You’ll then notice that your child is interested in writing or feeling more confident to share their big ideas with others.
This is the magic of learning.
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Ep 009 It’s Not What You’ve...

I Love Story TimeNov 20, 2017

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030 (chat) Meditation-Aftersch

030 (chat) Meditation-Aftersch

This meditation for kids was created by a 6 year old child. After your child experiences the meditation, encourage them to create their own. This will empower them with the gift of having power over the thoughts that they give energy to. ❤️
Mar 03, 201803:42
Story 001: Green Eggs & Ham

Story 001: Green Eggs & Ham

Green Eggs & Ham
Mar 03, 201804:60
Ep. 005 : The Giving Tree

Ep. 005 : The Giving Tree

The Giving Tree is a beautiful lesson on gratitude and how selfishness affects others. It\u2019s a great way for caregivers and children to bond. Remember, love is a shared experience. \u2764\ufe0f\u2764\ufe0f This is a story time for kids of all ages.
Mar 03, 201808:58
Ep. 006 The Little Soul and...

Ep. 006 The Little Soul and...

The Little Soul and the Earth by Neale Donald Walsch is a beautiful story that explains one\u2019s life purpose to a child. It\u2019s an incredible story for children of all ages. Read by Gahmya Drummond-Bey of Evolved Teacher.
Mar 03, 201805:00
Ep 007 The Little Soul & the S

Ep 007 The Little Soul & the S

The Little Soul and the Sun is a beautiful story about the meaning of life. It is a great story for dialogue with young ones regarding this matter. Couple this experience with an exercise allowing the child to draw what life means to him or her. Written by Neale Donald Walsch. Read by Gahmya Drummond-Bey of Evolved Teacher. Diverse and mindful storytelling for kids and families.
Mar 03, 201805:00
032 Henry & Mudge The First Bo

032 Henry & Mudge The First Bo

Henry & Mudge The first book is a great introduction to reading for new readers. It is an introductory/emergent level chapter book. Check out our workbooks on www.thekidyou.com. They\u2019re free! \u2764\ufe0f
Feb 19, 201808:18
031 The Giving Tree by Shel Si

031 The Giving Tree by Shel Si

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein is a classroom favorite. It\u2019s amazing to see how very young ones connect to this story and feel it deeply. Encourage the listeners to write \u201cThank you\u201d letters and plan random acts of kindness after listening. \u2764\ufe0f
Jan 11, 201810:00
029 I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings

029 I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings

029 I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings • 029 I am Jazz by Jazz Jennings
Jan 06, 201806:28
028 The All I’ll Ever Want ...

028 The All I’ll Ever Want ...

The All I\u2019ll Ever Want Christmas Doll by Patricia C. McKissack is a beautiful Christmas story that explores an African- American family\u2019s Christmas experience during the depression. It explores the power of sharing and togetherness.
Jan 04, 201812:31
027 Froggy’s Best Christmas 🎄

027 Froggy’s Best Christmas 🎄

Froggy\u2019s \ud83d\udc38 Best Christmas \ud83c\udf84 by Jonathan London is another great addition to the Froggy series. This story offers a great opportunity to learn about different animals that hibernate in the winter. Discuss \u201chibernation\u201d and why some animals hibernate and others don\u2019t. This is also a great time to discuss the importance of sleep and what happens when we sleep and when we don\u2019t get enough sleep.
Jan 02, 201807:54
026 Llama Llama Jingle Bells

026 Llama Llama Jingle Bells

The Llama Llama Series by Anna Dewdney is a fun and simple series for children. In this episode, I read the story. Then, I read it faster. After that, I sing the story and rap the story. Encouraging children to have fun and connect to reading as an experience is key. \u2764\ufe0f
Dec 29, 201703:37
025 The December Holidays

025 The December Holidays

Dr. Shipman\u2019s Kindergarten Chronicles: The December Holidays is a great story that discusses December traditions. It also identifies Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. Although written in a playful way, the story actually highlights actual occurrences, as the author Terrance Shipman is a veteran teacher. The images in the story highlight an African American male teacher.
Dec 26, 201711:42
024 ‘Twas Nochebuena

024 ‘Twas Nochebuena

\u2018Twas Nochebuena is a lovely story that has Spanish words mixed in. This bilingual tale of Latino Christmas traditions is a great way to experience the traditions of another culture. Use this story as a way to also initiate counting in Spanish.
Dec 26, 201708:19
023📖chat-Dinosaurs Before Dark
Dec 24, 201704:58
022 10/10Dinosaurs Before Dark

022 10/10Dinosaurs Before Dark

\u2764\ufe0f Thank you for listening to chapter 10 of 10 of \ud83e\udd95Dinosaurs Before Dark. This is the last chapter!! Jack wonders if his adventure to dinosaur land was even real! He and Annie also feel that no one would believe their story, but they still have each other to share this adventure with. Who would you like to share your The Magic Tree House \ud83c\udfe1 series by Mary Pope Osborne is incredible. Dinosaurs \ud83e\udd96 Before Dark is the first book in the series. It encourages not only reading, but also, discovery and adventure! This story offers the opportunity to learn a bit about dinosaurs. Couple this story with a set of toy dinosaurs \ud83e\udd95 and give your child an opportunity to retell the story through play. There are 10 parts to this story, so be sure to check out the next and last chapter!
Dec 24, 201704:56
021 9/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

021 9/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

\u2764\ufe0f Thank you for listening to chapter 9 of 10 of \ud83e\udd95Dinosaurs Before Dark. The Magic Tree House \ud83c\udfe1 series by Mary Pope Osborne is incredible. Dinosaurs \ud83e\udd96 Before Dark is the first book in the series. It encourages not only reading, but also, discovery and adventure! This story offers the opportunity to learn a bit about dinosaurs. Couple this story with a set of toy dinosaurs \ud83e\udd95 and give your child an opportunity to retell the story through play. There are 10 parts to this story, so be sure to check out the next and last chapter!
Dec 21, 201704:58
020 8/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

020 8/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

\u2764\ufe0f Thank you for listening to chapter 8 of 10 of \ud83e\udd95Dinosaurs Before Dark. The Magic Tree House \ud83c\udfe1 series by Mary Pope Osborne is incredible. Dinosaurs \ud83e\udd96 Before Dark is the first book in the series. It encourages not only reading, but also, discovery and adventure! This story offers the opportunity to learn a bit about dinosaurs. Couple this story with a set of toy dinosaurs \ud83e\udd95 and give your child an opportunity to retell the story through play. There are 10 parts to this story, so be sure to check out the next chapter!
Dec 21, 201707:03
019 7/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

019 7/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

Chapter 7 of Dinosaurs Before Dark of the Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne is a real thrill!
Dec 21, 201703:53
018 6/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

018 6/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

Dinosaurs Before Dark is the first book in the Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne! Grab some toy dinosaurs and even toy dinosaur eggs \ud83e\udd5a to act out chapter 6 after reading!
Dec 20, 201707:13
017 5/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

017 5/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

Dinosaurs \ud83e\udd95 Before Dark is the first book \ud83d\udcd6 in the Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne.
Dec 19, 201706:21
016 4/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

016 4/10 Dinosaurs Before Dark

Dinosaurs Before Dark is the first book in the Magic Tree House Series. This is chapter 4! Enjoy!
Dec 19, 201704:42
015 The Little Soul & the Sun

015 The Little Soul & the Sun

The Little Soul and the Sun is a beautiful story about Mindfulness for kids.
Dec 19, 201718:09
Ep017 3/10 Dinosaurs Before Da

Ep017 3/10 Dinosaurs Before Da

Dinosaurs \ud83e\udd95 Before Dark is the first book in the Magic Tree House series by May Pope Osborne. This chapter book offers great lessons about dinosaurs in a fan way! Read chapter 3 with us and join the adventures of Jack and Annie!!
Dec 06, 201704:42
Ep 014 Bailey as the Self Love

Ep 014 Bailey as the Self Love

Bailey as the Self Love Princess written by 8 year old Bailey Love Jones, reads like a beautiful mantra for young girls. I recommend having the child make her own paper crown \ud83d\udc51 and designing it before wearing it and reciting the lines from the book aloud!! She could also add her own phrases of power, write them on cards or post-its and place them on her mirror to recite daily. Let\u2019s provide young girls with the gift \ud83c\udf81 of emotional strength and intelligence. \ud83d\udc95
Nov 28, 201703:60
Ep 013 poem- Hey Black Child

Ep 013 poem- Hey Black Child

\u201cHey Black Child\u201d by Useni Eugene Perkins, is not only a beautiful poem for young black kids, but it also serves as a powerful mantra. Have the Child repeat after this poem in a big voice! Have them recite it in the mirror! Have them recite it while dancing. The end of the poem states: \u201cAnd Tomorrow Your Nation Will Be What You Want it to Be.\u201d A great activity would be to have the child draw or discuss what the world would look like if he or she were king or queen of the world. What would schools look like? What would kids learn? Would there be homelessness? How would we help people, so they wouldn\u2019t be homeless? What types of food would people eat? Part 2: \u201cWhat are some things that you must learn right now to be a great king or queen of the world? \ud83c\udf0e What types of books should we get for you?\u201d Show lots of excitement and eagerness to support them. Enjoy! Read by Gahmya DrummondBey of Thekidyou and Evolved Teacher \ud83d\udc69\ud83c\udff
Nov 27, 201703:01
Ep 012 Froggy Goes to School

Ep 012 Froggy Goes to School

Froggy \ud83d\udc38 Goes to School is a great first day of school story by Jonathan London. Transitioning and starting something new often creates anxiety. This is a great way to begin this conversation with the young ones in your life. It\u2019s also a very fun story!
Nov 22, 201705:00
Ep 011 “Froggy Gets Dressed”

Ep 011 “Froggy Gets Dressed”

\u201cFroggy Gets Dressed\u201d by Jonathan London is a classroom favorite amongst my kindergarteners. In fact, I always have to purchase extra copies because this book always finds itself a new home with several of my students. I love the repetition and the energy of the story.
Nov 22, 201705:00
Ep.010b (lullaby)
Nov 22, 201701:53
Ep.010 I Would Do Anything...

Ep.010 I Would Do Anything...

I Would Do Anything For You, by: Ashia Ervin, is a light-hearted children\u2019s book about a mother's love and her endeavors to make her children smile throughout the day. The book features bold and beautiful artwork highlighting the comedic aspect of sibling rivalry and the story embraces the unconditional love between a mother and her children. This is a wonderful story for new mothers, young children and anyone who has ever known the pure joy found in a child\u2019s smile. \u2764\ufe0fwww.ashiaervin.com\u2764\ufe0f
Nov 22, 201704:60
Ep 009 It’s Not What You’ve...

Ep 009 It’s Not What You’ve...

It\u2019s Not What You\u2019ve Got written by Wayne Dyer is an excellent story about abundance, gratitude, and wealth. It is important to help to create a mindset of abundance rather than lack early on in one\u2019s childhood. This story is a great start!
Nov 20, 201705:00
Ep. 008 story- Good Night Moon

Ep. 008 story- Good Night Moon

Good Night Moon, by Margaret Wise Brown, is the ultimate bedtime story!! Read by Gahmya DrummondBey of The I Love Story Time Podcast. Diverse stories and conversations for children of color.
Nov 20, 201703:03
Ep. 004:If I Ran for President

Ep. 004:If I Ran for President

If I Ran for President is a great story about what it takes to become the president of the United States of America.
Nov 18, 201701:52
Ep.003 bookchat-I’m A Pretty Little..

Ep.003 bookchat-I’m A Pretty Little..

\u201cI\u2019m a Pretty Little Black Girl\u201d... The Book chat is a classroom style story time. The host reads the story and adds dialogue as if in a classroom setting. Encourage your child to participate and answer along.
Nov 18, 201705:00
Episode 002: I’m a Pretty...

Episode 002: I’m a Pretty...

I'm a Pretty Little Black Girl is a great story for young girls of color to embrace some of their beautiful differences.
Nov 17, 201705:03
Episode 001: Green Eggs & Ham

Episode 001: Green Eggs & Ham

Green Eggs & Ham is a classic story about trying new things. There\u2019s tons of repetition. Encourage your child to recite the story. Written by Dr. Swiss. Read by Gahmya Drummond-Bey.
Nov 17, 201704:60