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Story Adventures With Meredith

Story Adventures With Meredith

By Meredith Bartolo Pappas

Story Adventures are cozy and gentle stories and affirming meditations for children ages three and up. Each episode is made up on the spot when I sit down to record, from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart!

For even more adventures, join me at Story Adventures with Meredith storyadventureswithmeredith.com. Hope to see you there!

Meredith Bartolo Pappas Story Adventures With Meredith
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The Magic Bottle

Story Adventures With Meredith Nov 11, 2022

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Mouse's Birthday Wish

Mouse's Birthday Wish

Mouse wants to see her friends for her birthday, but when she realizes she forgot to hand out her birthday invitations, she wonders if her wish will come true.


As always, this story is made up as I go along. What would you add to it?


For more stories and other adventures, find me at

Story Adventures With Meredith or at storyadventureswithmeredith@gmail.com.

Hope to see you there!

Jan 09, 202408:55
Go With The River Flow Meditation

Go With The River Flow Meditation

Welcome to Story Adventures! Today we will imagine ourselves going with the flow of a magical river. When life gets rocky, our flowing river can always be our calming guide.


For more story adventures and other fun stuff, visit me at storyadventureswithmeredith.com


If you like this podcast, please give it a five-star review and share your favorite episode with a friend. Thank you!

Jun 30, 202312:33
A Very Long Walk

A Very Long Walk

Welcome to Story Adventures! This one is based on one of Aesop's fables and is all about being kind and true to yourself. While a girl, her father, and their pony, take a long walk into town, they come across some very unfriendly strangers who almost ruin their day. How do the girl and her father get through it? (This one is better for older children, or ones that can process ideas around being unkind.)


Thanks for adventuring with me! If you like this podcast, please give it a five-star review and share it with a friend!


You can also find me at storyadventureswithmeredith.com or on Youtube!

Jun 23, 202306:10
A Peaceful Garden Meditation

A Peaceful Garden Meditation

Welcome to Story Adventures! Instead of a typical story, we are going on a meditation adventure. This one is all about growing a garden of love and kindness. You can bring the seeds of love and kindness everywhere you go and even share them with others!


This episodes mantra: I am loved. I am filled with kindness. I am loving. I am filled with peace.


For more adventures, visit me at Story Adventures With Meredith or on Outschool at Meredith Bartolo Pappas. Hope to see you there!


You can also support this podcast by leaving a five-star rating, a nice review, or by joining. Or telling a friend about Story Adventures so we can all adventure together. Thanks for being here!

Jun 02, 202312:40
Heady The Hungry Beast

Heady The Hungry Beast

Welcome (Back!) to Story Adventures! So glad you are here. Today's story is loosely based on one of Aesop's fables. A hungry beast named Heady tries to get an extra cucumber, but will they get that extra snack or end up all wet? storyadventureswithmeredith.com


Find me on storyadventureswithmeredith.com for more fun stuff! New adventures will be posted here each week so please stay tuned. If you are enjoying Story Adventures, don't forget to give it a five star rating...I'd really appreciate it!






May 20, 202306:33
The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars Have Tea

The Sun, the Moon, and the Stars Have Tea

Based on a Nigerian folktale, this story is all about a time when the sun, the moon, and the ocean would gather for tea each week. But what happens when the sun insists the ocean meet them in the sky?

Thanks for listening, and visiting me at Story Adventures With Meredith and on YouTube at Story Adventures. See you there!
Feb 11, 202310:25
Little Red and The Big SILLY Wolf

Little Red and The Big SILLY Wolf

Based on the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, this story does feature a wolf who tries to trick Little Red. But will she forgive him and share her delicious freshly-baked cookies?

Thanks for listening! See you Monday for some Monday Mantras!

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Feb 03, 202308:24
Monday Mantras!

Monday Mantras!

Want to help boost your confidence and heart? Try some kind and loving mantras! You can say them out loud to yourself or just listen along to remind yourself how kind and loving you are. 


A Story Adventure will be here on Friday, so hope to see you there! You can also check out the Sharing Circle Education website (sharingcircleeducation.com) or YouTube channel for more stories and learning adventures. 


Thanks for listening! You can also support this podcast through a subscription, which will help keep it ad-free. It is much appreciated!

Jan 29, 202302:58
The Trapped Lion

The Trapped Lion

Based on a folktale told millions of times over, this might be a story you have heard versions of before. When a gentle lion is snared in a trap, who can help him out? For ages three and up.

For more learning adventures, check out the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube Channel. Hope to see you there!

Thanks to all of my fellow story adventurers for listening! The next episode will be on Monday with some mantras, and then on Friday for another folktale. I can't wait for our next story adventure! 

Jan 27, 202308:13
Monday Mantras (Bonus Episode)

Monday Mantras (Bonus Episode)

Today is not a story adventure, but a day for mantras that can start your week off a little nicer! These three simple mantras (which is just a fancy way of saying "phrases") that you can say to yourself all week to boost your mood, your confidence, and your heart.
Our next Story Adventure will be here on Friday, so hope to adventure with you then!
For more learning adventures for ages three and up, check out the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube Channel.


Jan 22, 202302:27
Floating Cloud Bedtime Meditation

Floating Cloud Bedtime Meditation

This week our adventure is not a story, but a bedtime meditation. Imagine floating on a cloud as you get your mind and body ready for sleep. 


For more learning adventures for children ages three and up, visit the Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube channel. 



Jan 19, 202306:48
The Talking Eggs

The Talking Eggs

Based on an old folktale from India, this is the story of two sisters who meet a woman in the woods. But is she a witch or a wise woman, or both? 

Meant for ages four and up. 


For more learning adventures, check out Sharing Circle Education website or YouTube channel!

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To say hi or send drawings of any of the story adventures, please email sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com 

Jan 12, 202309:28
The Scritchy, Scratchy Straw Bed

The Scritchy, Scratchy Straw Bed

This short (and silly!) story is based on an old folk tale from Ireland. Johnny doesn't want his old scritchy, scratchy straw bed anymore, but can he find one that's more comfortable?


Thanks for listening! If you want to say hi, you can reach me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com I'd love to hear from you!

For more story videos and other fun learning stuff for children ages three and up, visit me at the Sharing Circle Education website or at my YouTube Channel @sharingcircleeducation. 

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Jan 06, 202306:15
Hoot's Winter Solistice
Dec 19, 202209:31
The Fairy's Toadstool Home

The Fairy's Toadstool Home

During a rainstorm, a fairy invites some new friends inside her tiny toadstool home...but will it be big enough to fit them all? This is another one based on a folk tale that has versions all over the world, with many variations on the item everyone fits into, from a hat to a mitten to a mushroom! 

*Disclaimer, there is a fox in this story that sounds a little scary at first as it snuffles around the toadstool but it isn't hungry, just lost! 

Thank you to everyone who has been adventuring with me, I'm so happy you are here! Each story is told from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart, so I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoy telling them. If you draw a scene from this story that you want to share or just want to say hi, feel free to email me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com  Can't wait to hear from you! 

If you like these stories, please consider giving a good review on Apple or Spotify. It really helps! 

Sharing Circle Education for more learning adventures for ages three and up. sharingcircleeducation.com

Dec 09, 202212:60
The Hungry Lions And The Tricky Monkey

The Hungry Lions And The Tricky Monkey

Based on an old French fable, this simple story is about two lion cubs who can't decide how to share their cake, so they get help from a tricky monkey. But is he really going to help them or does he just want cake? 

As always, these reimagined tales are told from the top of my head and the bottom of my heart! 

For more learning adventures for children ages three and up, join me at Sharing Circle Education: sharingcircleeducation.com 

To send drawings of any of the stories, email me at sharingcircleeducation@gmail.com or visit Sharing Circle Education. Can't wait to see what you've been working on!

Meredith Bartolo Pappas


Dec 02, 202209:18
Ten Silly People

Ten Silly People

Based on an old folk tale from India, this quick little story is about ten people who need to cross a river, but how will they know if they all made it across?  Just a note, this story was told in front of a few fairies and gnomes, so some little voices pop up throughout. A big, huge THANK YOU to all the new Story Adventures listeners and all the new Sharing Circle Education subscribers. I'm so excited to adventure with you! Want learning adventures for children ages three and up? Or want me to give you a shoutout on a future episode? Join Sharing Circle Education, I'd love to say hi! 

Story Adventures by Meredith Bartolo Pappas


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The Magic Bottle
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The Village Farm
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The Story of the Gnomes and Their Four Seasons
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Guided Imagery for Kids: Seasons in the Magical Forest

Guided Imagery for Kids: Seasons in the Magical Forest

A soothing guided imagery story of a walk through the seasons in a magical forest. Just right for bedtime or when you need some relaxation. Ages three and up.
Oct 18, 202205:36