Saplings Stories for Big Feelings
by We Are Saplings™
Short, calming stories with real tools for big feelings. 🌱 Each episode follows a Sapling as they learn to NOTICE, NAME, and REGULATE their emotions with simple tools like breathing and movement. 🌱 Created for Pre-K through early elementary. Perfect for bedtime routines, the classroom, or exploring emotions together. 🌱 Written by Clare Frattarola. Narrated, composed, and produced by Caitie Thompson. 🌱 Companion to the Big Feelings Toolkit card deck → wearesaplings.com
Episodes
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Olive the Calm Sapling
Olive is usually calm and steady. But when she notices the other Saplings growing faster than her, she tries to stretch and keep up — until her olives start falling off. With help from her friend Tula the Snail, she learns Flower & Candle Breath and Candle Pose—two simple tools for coming back to...
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Birch the Excited Sapling
Birch can't wait for the Forest Festival! He's so excited that his energy starts to feel too big for his body. With help from his friend Bramble the Bear, he learns Bumblebee Breath and Windmill Pose—two simple tools for guiding big, buzzy energy. After listening, try doing Bumblebee Breath and...
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Cedar the Scared Sapling
When Cedar moves to a new part of the forest, his roots start to wobble at the thought of meeting new friends. With a little help from Dottie the Ladybug and Bramble the Bear, he learns Mountain Pose and Lion Breath—and finds the courage to say hello. After listening, try doing Mountain Pose and...
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Ash the Angry Sapling
When a heavy rock lands on Ash's roots, everything feels impossible. Luckily, his friend Bramble the Bear is nearby to teach him Volcano Breath and Shake It Out—two simple tools for regulating big, fiery feelings. After listening, try doing Volcano Breath and Shake & Stomp together! If it's the...
About this show
Short, calming stories with real tools for big feelings. 🌱 Each episode follows a Sapling as they learn to NOTICE, NAME, and REGULATE their emotions with simple tools like breathing and movement. 🌱 Created for Pre-K through early elementary. Perfect for bedtime routines, the classroom, or exploring emotions together. 🌱 Written by Clare Frattarola. Narrated, composed, and produced by Caitie Thompson. 🌱 Companion to the Big Feelings Toolkit card deck → wearesaplings.com
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