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The GROUNDO Club, a Soft Place for You and Your Family to Land. Stories,Games & Gentle Life Lessons.

The GROUNDO Club, a Soft Place for You and Your Family to Land. Stories,Games & Gentle Life Lessons.

By Linda Constant, mentor, storyteller, & creator of the Nature Nurture philosophy

FOR AGES 3-8: silly, educational and fun GROUNDO stories about being a kid and everyday kid-sized challenges. Games Included.
FOR AGES 8-14, the new GROUNDO Club Series, 'KIDS-in-CHARGE' is for big kids … and especially kids who want to be in charge … and often feel as if they are not. Games and Challenges Included.
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The GROUNDO Club, a Soft Place for You and Your Family to Land. Stories,Games & Gentle Life Lessons.Apr 23, 2020

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GROUNDO’s Holiday Vacation

GROUNDO’s Holiday Vacation

GROUNDO's family had decided to go to Hawaii for the winter holidays, and GROUNDO is upset and saying 'it's not fair!', because even though he agreed when the family made the original plans, now that it is winter, he wants to go to Tahoe, where they usually go and where there is snow!

Dec 23, 202212:58
For Big Kids: Who Are You?

For Big Kids: Who Are You?

It's not a secret that most kids think only grownups are in charge*. In the GROUNDO Club's first episode of the INNER YOU series for big kids (even tweens and teenagers), they discover that there are many ways this isn't true and that, in fact, they are in charge of a lot that goes on in their world. It all starts with knowing their INNER YOU. If you want to help your child discover the process of learning about their INNER YOU, listen alongside your child/tween or teenager and/or listen on your own. This episode ends with some questions for your child to answer and an offer for them to message me (with your permission) with questions, comments or a request to talk on the phone or FaceTime with me.

*This episode is also good for adults who think 'others' are in charge of them.

Jan 30, 202211:60
Getting on the Bus ... A GROUNDO Original

Getting on the Bus ... A GROUNDO Original

GROUNDO learns about having good character on a bus through a number of mishaps and then help from his mom and five friends, Stinky, Pinky, Winky, Blinky, and of course, Chicken.


Jan 27, 202215:12
Snow Airplane and the Crashing Dishes. Co-authored with James C. (Sign Language Included)

Snow Airplane and the Crashing Dishes. Co-authored with James C. (Sign Language Included)

GROUNDO is playing with his snow airplane in his Papa's dining room (right next to the cabinet with dishes). He tries to explain why the dishes got broken after he flew his snow airplane, and why it wasn't his fault, but eventually he says he's sorry. Sign Language Included in this episode.

Jan 17, 202212:44
Happy New Year. Ice Skating and Telling the Truth

Happy New Year. Ice Skating and Telling the Truth

GROUNDO goes ice-skating and blames Rose when he falls down.  After GROUNDO's mom reminds him of one of his THINGS I WANT TO LEARN LIST was 'be honest and take responsibility', GROUNDO takes responsibility and tells Rose he is sorry.

Jan 02, 202220:34
Quirky Questions Game. Episode 1. Dedicated to Aleah

Quirky Questions Game. Episode 1. Dedicated to Aleah

Introducing GROUNDO Club's newest game, Quirky Questions (based on people, places and things), for ages 3 and up. Children are encouraged to listen, think and respond after hearing four options for the correct answer. Many possible silly answers are inserted to gain children's attention and bring delight. Enjoy! 

Jan 01, 202208:33
Making Presents for Others

Making Presents for Others

In this first episode after returning from a break, teacher Linda tells the story of GROUNDO only wanting to get presents and not give them, until his big brother, Rocco, helps him understand the good feelings in giving.

Dec 31, 202114:19
Natasha's 'Kids Are Creative' podcast... Directed Draw

Natasha's 'Kids Are Creative' podcast... Directed Draw

In today's podcast, we have a special guest, my niece, Natasha, who has her own podcast called, "Kids are Creative!'. As the GROUNDO Club guest today, Natasha will share a Christmas Tree Directed Draw.

Dec 29, 202106:15
Message from teacher Linda

Message from teacher Linda

After one year and 195 episodes, I will no longer be 'adding more episodes and games' to the GROUNDO Club Podcast. It has been an honor for me to share these stories and games with children and families, especially during the past year of challenging times with COVID. From the bottom of my heart, my hope is that the podcast has brought hours of fun, engagement and learning, as well as a type of 'muscle-memory' into what 'good character' looks like and doesn't look like when they think of (or hear) the name GROUNDO and/or the words 'good character'.

***The podcast will continue and is available to all who would like to listen to episodes they haven't heard, re-listen to episodes they've enjoyed in the past and even play games on the podcast or with friends and family.***

Apr 05, 202102:45
True or False #7. St. Patrick's Day

True or False #7. St. Patrick's Day

Fun True or False Facts about St. Patrick's Day.

Mar 17, 202107:23
St. Patrick's Day and the Magic Coin

St. Patrick's Day and the Magic Coin

GROUNDO and his family visit a four-leaf clover bed.

Mar 17, 202110:21
Fairy Tale...The Three Little Pigs, modified version by teacher Linda

Fairy Tale...The Three Little Pigs, modified version by teacher Linda

A modified version of the Three Little Pigs ... where no one gets eaten, the Big Bad Wolf says he is sorry, and the three little pigs invite the Big Bad Wolf to join them as they eat turnips from Mrs. Smith's garden. 

Mar 16, 202107:06
Fairy Tale...Little Red Riding Hood, retold by teacher Linda

Fairy Tale...Little Red Riding Hood, retold by teacher Linda

The classic story, Little Red Riding Hood is retold by teacher Linda.

Mar 15, 202105:18
Curious Clues. Episode #2

Curious Clues. Episode #2

In episode #2 of CURIOUS CLUES …  the game of clues for curious kids, children are invited and challenged to think and concentrate as they listen to five clues and one bonus clue about things in nature.

A ten or so minute interactive game for children to learn and practice their listening skills, patience, ability to focus, decipher, and, of course, have FUN! The goal of the CURIOUS Clues is to provide unusual and unexpected clues that help children expand their understanding of things in our natural world. Each round of CURIOUS Clues ends with a BONUS/GIVE AWAY Clue. This easier clue will reinforce your child's confidence in themself while being exposed to the more unusual and unexpected clues.

The CURIOUS Clues game is also a great way for your child to share things they learn with siblings and friends, making concrete and FUN connections along the way.

Please feel free send an email to groundo.club@gmail.com if you have any feedback regarding the game, its format or anything else. We welcome it all :-)

Mar 12, 202111:07
Fast Words, Story Words. Episode 2. Letters C, F, and N.

Fast Words, Story Words. Episode 2. Letters C, F, and N.

Episode 2 invites children to listen closely to three words for each letter (C, F and N), remember the words, repeat them very fast and then create an image of the words in their mind. Following that, they are invited to create a story about the three words doing something together. Lastly, they are asked to repeat the three words again ... really fast!

Mar 11, 202109:30
The Piggy Bank

The Piggy Bank

GROUNDO wants the Geosafari Jr. Talking Microscope, but doesn't want to use the savings from his piggy bank for it.

Mar 11, 202117:04
True or False Game #6. The Wind

True or False Game #6. The Wind

Lots of fun facts about the wind.

Mar 11, 202107:45
GROUNDO and the Feelings Pillow. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO and the Feelings Pillow. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO is at the park and when his sister, Daisy, wants to play with him, he says NO and then he hits her! His friends come to the rescue by telling GROUNDO about feelings pillows.

Mar 06, 202111:13
Red Light, Green Light and Rough, Tough & Tumble. Inspired by James C.

Red Light, Green Light and Rough, Tough & Tumble. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO wakes Daisy up by singing loudly while the red light is still on in the bedroom. Later he gives her a hug that is very rough. Rocco teaches GROUNDO how to make good choice 'decisions'. Lastly GROUNDO gets to play rough, tough and tumble with his dad...Outside!

Feb 19, 202113:13
CURIOUS Clues Game ... Episode 1. NEW!!

CURIOUS Clues Game ... Episode 1. NEW!!

The GROUNDO Club introduces its newest game: CURIOUS CLUES …  the game of clues for curious kids. 

A ten or so minute interactive game for children to learn and practice their listening skills, patience, ability to focus, decipher, and, of course, have FUN! The goal of the CURIOUS Clues is to provide unusual and unexpected clues that help children expand their understanding of things in our natural world. Each round of CURIOUS Clues ends with a BONUS/GIVE AWAY Clue. This easier clue will reinforce your child's confidence in themself while being exposed to the more unusual and unexpected clues.

The CURIOUS Clues game is also a great way for your child to share things they learn with siblings and friends, making concrete and FUN connections along the way.  

Please feel free send an email to groundo.club@gmail.com if you have any feedback regarding the game, its format or anything else. We welcome it all :-)

Feb 17, 202110:40
Valentine's Day Tea Party

Valentine's Day Tea Party

GROUNDO's family is celebrating Valentine's Day with a Tea Party. GROUNDO gets crumbs on the floor from his chocolate ganache cookie with pink sprinkles, ants come to carry off the crumbs, but it turns out the ants are GROUNDO's five friends in ant form. An adventure begins when they need to find some royal queen jelly to turn themselves back into children.

Feb 16, 202113:09
NEW! FastWords, StoryWords Game

NEW! FastWords, StoryWords Game

FastWords, StoryWords is an interactive GROUNDO Club game that helps children practice their letters, speech and concentration, as well as provides creative memory tools and a fun way to put silly stories together. If, as a parent or guardian, you have any feedback that would help FastWords, StoryWords have more value for your child(ren), please let me know by email at: groundo.club@gmail.com. Thank you.

Feb 15, 202110:29
True or False Game #5. Trees

True or False Game #5. Trees

Interactive True or False game ... all about trees.

Feb 12, 202109:42
Rainbow Ball and Mud Puddle. Inspired by James C.

Rainbow Ball and Mud Puddle. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO and Stinky are playing catch with a rainbow ball in the front yard. When the ball bounces in the street, GROUNDO wants to get it. Stinky suggests playing the P.S. (Problem.Solution) game. After Mrs. Gem gets the ball from the street, GROUNDO and Stinky decide to play in a mud puddle in GROUNDO's backyard.

Feb 12, 202110:31
Getting Ready for the Beach

Getting Ready for the Beach

This story has been told, and upon many requests, retold numerous times to Nature Nurture children. It also has the honor of being the first episode on the GROUNDO podcast!

Feb 11, 202106:47
Welcome to the GROUNDO Club

Welcome to the GROUNDO Club

Introduction to the GROUNDO Club. What it is and what it means to be a GROUNDO Club Kid.

Feb 10, 202103:38
Daisy's Sheep Stuffie. Inspired by James C.

Daisy's Sheep Stuffie. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO takes his little sister Daisy's sheep stuffie and he will not give it back to her.

Feb 05, 202110:60
The Spring-Colored and Poison Perler Beads. Part 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

The Spring-Colored and Poison Perler Beads. Part 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

It's Daisy's birthday, and she asked for spring-colored perler beads. But instead of the spring-colored perler beads, GROUNDO gets her poison perler beads!

Feb 03, 202111:46
The Spring-Colored and Poison Perler Beads. Part 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

The Spring-Colored and Poison Perler Beads. Part 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO continues to struggle with what he wants to give his sister, Daisy, for her birthday and getting her what SHE wants.

Feb 03, 202107:29
Feeding the Gorillas. Inspired by James C.

Feeding the Gorillas. Inspired by James C.

GROUNDO wants to feed the gorillas at the zoo.

Jan 20, 202111:36
The Video Break. Inspired by Natasha.

The Video Break. Inspired by Natasha.

GROUNDO's family votes to take a three-day break from watching videos. GROUNDO does not agree.

Jan 15, 202110:38
Magical Planets. Inspired by Charlotte D.

Magical Planets. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO has good character and takes his five friends, Stinky, Pinky, Winky, Blinky, and of course, Chicken on an adventure using his magical plane to visit magical planets.

Jan 12, 202110:26
Bubble Wand and Jump Rope. Inspired by Charlotte D.

Bubble Wand and Jump Rope. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO doesn't want to share his bubble wand with his brother and sisters. Then he knocks Daisy over when she is playing jump rope with Rocco and Baby Rose.

Dec 30, 202020:21
Christmas Eve Day at GROUNDO's house. Part 1.

Christmas Eve Day at GROUNDO's house. Part 1.

GROUNDO is reminded that people are different... and that's a good thing.

Dec 25, 202008:37
Christmas Eve Day at GROUNDO's house. Part 2.

Christmas Eve Day at GROUNDO's house. Part 2.

GROUNDO is reminded that the GROUNDO Club he wants to start is all about inclusion ... not exclusion.

Dec 25, 202006:24
Magical Phone and the Dinosaurs. Inspired by Charlotte D. Part 1

Magical Phone and the Dinosaurs. Inspired by Charlotte D. Part 1

GROUNDO takes Daisy and Baby Rose's magical phone and turns their three little stuffy dinosaurs into real life ... very BIG dinosaurs.

Dec 23, 202009:47
Magical Phone and the Dinosaurs. Inspired by Charlotte D. Part 2.

Magical Phone and the Dinosaurs. Inspired by Charlotte D. Part 2.

GROUNDO takes Daisy and Baby Rose's magical phone and turns their three little stuffy dinosaurs into three real-life … very … BIG dinosaurs.

Dec 23, 202009:13
True or False Game #4. Holiday Words & Definitions

True or False Game #4. Holiday Words & Definitions

Fun and interesting words and names related to the holidays.

Dec 20, 202011:50
The Thanksgiving Hog. Pt 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

The Thanksgiving Hog. Pt 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO does not want anyone else to have a turn talking with Uncle Marvin.

Dec 15, 202006:36
The Thanksgiving Hog. Pt 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

The Thanksgiving Hog. Pt 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO learns that being a hog does not just mean being a pig.

Dec 15, 202008:20
True or False Game #3. Holidays

True or False Game #3. Holidays

Six fun and interesting questions about holidays followed by the answers.

Dec 11, 202010:59
Christmas Story. The Gingerbread House. Pt 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

Christmas Story. The Gingerbread House. Pt 1. Inspired by Charlotte D.

GROUNDO pushes his brother away from the gingerbread house and says 'hey, that's my side!'. 

Dec 11, 202011:24
Christmas Story. The Gingerbread House. Pt 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

Christmas Story. The Gingerbread House. Pt 2. Inspired by Charlotte D.

After three of GROUNDO's friends visit and everyone continues decorating the gingerbread house, GROUNDO learns about being grateful for experiences and people.

Dec 11, 202009:02
Stinky shares his dinosaur book with GROUNDO. Inspired by and told with Natasha.

Stinky shares his dinosaur book with GROUNDO. Inspired by and told with Natasha.

GROUNDO doesn't want to return the book Stinky shared with him, so he fibs and says, 'what book?'.

Dec 05, 202012:33
Misbehaving in Remote Class. Part 1. Inspired by Natasha.

Misbehaving in Remote Class. Part 1. Inspired by Natasha.

GROUNDO misbehaves in his Kindergarten remote class.

Dec 03, 202007:57
Misbehaving in Remote Class. Part 2. Inspired by Natasha.

Misbehaving in Remote Class. Part 2. Inspired by Natasha.

Mrs. Carey invites 2nd grader, Natasha, into the remote class to help GROUNDO learn about behaving and following the rules.

Dec 03, 202006:48
NaNaNaNaNaaa. GROUNDO teases Daisy. Pt 1

NaNaNaNaNaaa. GROUNDO teases Daisy. Pt 1

GROUNDO teases his little sister about having training wheels on her bike.

Dec 02, 202008:37
NaNaNaNaNaaa. GROUNDO teases Daisy. Pt 2

NaNaNaNaNaaa. GROUNDO teases Daisy. Pt 2

GROUNDO faces the family rule consequences for teasing and does an amazing turnaround!

Dec 02, 202008:12
True or False Game #2. Animals

True or False Game #2. Animals

Questions about animals: Giant pandas, Honeybees, Hummingbirds, Elephant Schrews, Moths and butterflies, Dolphins and porpoises, Sheep and cows, Leopards and jaguars, Alligators and Crocodiles.

Dec 01, 202008:44
Christmas and Hanukkah. Part 1.

Christmas and Hanukkah. Part 1.

GROUNDO has a FaceTime playdate with his friend, Steven.  When GROUNDO realizes Steven's family celebrates Hanukkah, he wonders if Steven's feelings will be hurt when GROUNDO wants to play a game about Santa.

Dec 01, 202006:06