MONDAY - A Shoulder To Lean On

By Rick Allen

When Jay noticed Leo sitting silently on the school bench, a wave of concern washed over him. 

Jay approached and sat next to Leo. "What's up?" he asked softly. Leo looked up, his eyes brimming with sadness, and said, "My dog... passed away." 

Hearing this, Jay placed a comforting hand on Leo's shoulder, offering a silent presence that spoke volumes. 

"You're not alone in this," Jay whispered, his voice steady and reassuring. 

In that moment of shared sorrow, Jay's simple gesture of empathy and his quiet words of support taught Leo the healing power of friendship during life's hardest moments.

TUESDAY - A Turn At The Fountain

By DR Rawson

Jamie and Erica had been playing kickball on the playground at recess. They both loved the game. Erica ran fast, and Jamie kicked really well. 

Erica said, “I’m thirsty. Playing kickball with you is always fun.” Then she said, “I’ll race you to the drinking fountain.” They both ran like the wind. Jamie arrived first and waited for Erica to arrive.

Jamie told Erica, “You played so well today, please, you go first.”

She did and said, “Thanks, Jamie, that’s very nice and kind of you.”

Jamie said, “You’re a good friend, a great teammate and you kick really hard.”

WEDNESDAY -  Adventure at Place Vendôme

By CJ Coop

Ellie and Tim gazed at the grand Place Vendôme. “Mum, why’s it so famous?” Tim asked with Wild curiosity.

Mum smiled, "Napoleon's victories are celebrated here." Ellie imagined all the battles, her eyes wide.

"Can we explore?" she asked. They wandered, discovering stories in every corner.

Tim pretended to be a brave soldier, and Ellie pretended to be a curious historian. “History’s so fun!” Tim exclaimed, sword in hand.

Mum laughed, "Learning, my dears, together makes it special." As the sun set, Place Vendôme magical. 

Ellie whispered, "We’ll always remember today." They headed home, hearts full of adventure and history.

THURSDAY - Friends Are Like Family

By DR Rawson

When Anita arrived at school, she stood in the doorway to Mrs. Ramos’s class. She stood there for a moment and realized that she knew the names of everyone in the room.

Her best friend Camila was over there, and Robbie was playing with blocks, His brother Antonio and his friend George were lost in the joy of finger painting. When she teased George about his painting, he innocently shared, ‘My dad paints people’s cabinets. They’re beautiful when he’s done.’

Anita realized that this room full of kids was like family. There’s no place better to be with than family.

FRIDAY - Backyard Journeys

By Rick Allen

Sarah's curiosity was ignited when she noticed her neighbor, Mr. Jenkins, studying an intriguing old map in his sunny backyard. 

Drawn by the mystery, she approached and pointed to a vibrant spot marked on the map. "What's this place?" she inquired with wide-eyed wonder. 

Mr. Jenkins, with a twinkle in his eye, replied, "Ah, Sarah, that is the fabled city of Timbuktu, a place of mystery and adventure!" 

He told tales of vast deserts and high mountains, each painting vivid pictures and expanding Sarah's world. 



These stories turned an ordinary afternoon into a journey of discovery in their own backyard.

SATURDAY - Be Gentle Like The Flower

By Dr. Gabriella Korosi

Mason the tiny bee woke up one morning and was very surprised that the field that had no flowers and pollen for nectars yesterday, was now full of the beautiful wildflowers right in front of his home.

“Mom, mom” — Mason called full of excitement.

“Yes, my little busy bee”

“Look mom, magic happened overnight”

"Yes, remember those stories grandpa was telling you every night. Here is your dream come true. The moment we all been waiting for. Spring is here and the flowers are blooming. Remember my little one when you go collect the pollen be gentle like a flower."

SUNDAY - Bend And Giggle

By Rick Allen

While playing in the backyard, Georgie suggested a game of “Yoga Challenge.” However, his little brother Joey had his own hilarious version of the game. 

For every serious yoga pose Georgie demonstrated, Joey bent himself into an increasingly absurd, silly shape, sending them both into peals of laughter. 

“You’ve got to show more flexibility in your poses, Joey!” Georgie chuckled. Encouraged, Joey gave it a try with Georgie’s patient guidance, and he finally nailed it. 

Through their giggles and stretches, they discovered that flexibility means more than just bending your body — it’s about adapting creatively to share joy with others.