Day 1

Let's go to your favourite spot to snuggle up. A place where you feel safe, comfy and warm. Maybe you could curl up on the couch with some cushions, or snuggle into your bed.

Are you cozy now? Great because it's time to relax and go on a sound walk. Time to visit a different part of our magnificent country. And meet some animals. Close your eyes and as you listen, keep them closed. What pictures do you see in your mind when you really listen?

Today we're visiting the wetlands. Snuggling because there's so much activity in the wetlands you don't want to miss anything. That sounds like a busy little Finch bird calling us over. Close your eyes now if you haven't already. And as you listen, let's practice our breathing. Pretend you're sucking air in through a straw. Feel how your belly moves as you breathe in. And then slowly let the air go as you breathe out. Breathe in. And out.

Here we come. Little Finch. Can you see him? He's standing on a giant green Lily pad. He's excited to show you his wetland playground. He flies over to a large rock. He stops. Very still.

What's he looking at? Look closer. It's a water lizard camouflaged against the rock sitting as still as a statue. Uh Lizard moved not very far, but he was quick and careful. Now he's looking at the little Finch.

Good day to you, Lizard says. Little Finch. What a brave little bird. So tiny compared to the big lizard but not afraid to say hello. It's important to have courage like little Finch.

Did you hear that? Look that honking sound belongs to a magpie goose family. I'm Mama and goslings. They're baby geese. The last little Gosling is so tiny. Mother Goose is teaching them to forage for food. Not the goose dives into the water. She dunks her head in, and her feathery tail waves in the air. Legs kick. Oh, the tiny Gosling is trying too. In goes his beak, but he can't get under. He tries again. He's not big and heavy enough yet. But he is very courageous for trying.

Do you sometimes try new things? Even though they seem a bit scary. Or maybe you've tried something and it hasn't worked like the tiny little Gosling. But instead of giving up. You try again. It's so important to keep trying. That's how you learn.

In goes that beak splish splash. Good on you, little Gosling. Maybe next time? And good on you for trying again and again. Bye bye and thank you, little Finch. Papa little Gosling

How do you feel? Do your feet and legs feel light like the Finch? Or do they feel heavy because you've been relaxing? Let your arms and chest feel heavy too. Keep your breath slow. Your whole body is relaxed. You are warm. And say. And calm.