Once Upon A Lullaby

Dorktales Podcast: Episode 75

Once Upon a Lullaby

Bedtime Routines Sleep Story

Nighttime has fallen and starry skies are twinkling—that means it’s go time for Hesper, the enchanting fairy of the Evening Star, and her talking moth companion, Vesper! They’re off on their evening’s journey to bring restful sleep and wonderous dreams to all the creatures of the Folktale Forest. So, tuck your dear ones under the covers and get ready for a slumber time adventure filled with stardust magic and the sweetest bedtime traditions, all bundled up in beautiful lullaby.

PARENTS, TEACHERS AND HOMESCHOOLERS: In the story, listeners are introduced to a diverse cast of characters from the Folktale Forest, each with their unique bedtime rituals and cultural practices. By showcasing these different bedtime routines and traditions, the story promotes an understanding and appreciation of diversity and cultural awareness. (Aligns with Social Awareness competency within the CASEL SEL Framework.) Read more about the social and emotional lessons kids will learn after listening to the episode.

More Bedtime Resources

Here are more suggestions that will help you create the perfect bedtime rituals with your kids. These recommendations are uppaid and based solely on our personal experiences and research:

• Our Dorktales “Alice in Slumberland” story is a fun tale about the Queen sending her subjects “off to their beds.”

• Bedtime History podcast will relax kids into sleep while they hear stories about famous people and places in history.

• Dreamful is a soothing, sleep story podcast with musical accompaniment that will ease you and your kids into blissful slumber.

• The Sleepytime Club is an essential part of a parent’s tool kit for establishing intentional and memorable bedtime routines with their children.