🪸Ari’s Reef Ep. 2: Waiting for the Great Guest

"Is he here yet? How much longer?" Waiting is hard work! especially when you have the "Wiggle-Wobbles" in your legs. In this episode, Ari and his friends learn that waiting doesn't have to be boring—it can be a game.

🌊 THE STORY: The reef is buzzing with excitement because the "Great Guest" (a giant, mysterious traveler) is passing through! Ari, Pip, and Luna rush to the lookout spot to see him.

But the guest is late. Very late. The friends get grumpy, wiggly, and impatient. That is when Savta (Grandma Turtle) teaches them the secret of the "Ocean Orchestra." By closing their eyes and listening to the hidden sounds of the reef, they turn a boring wait into a magical musical discovery.

✨ GROWING TIME MOMENTS:

• Patience: Transforming "waiting time" from something painful into something peaceful.
• Mindfulness Tool: We play the "Ocean Orchestra" game—a listening exercise kids can do anywhere (even in a traffic jam!).
• Appreciation: Noticing the small, beautiful details we miss when we are rushing.

🎧 PERFECT FOR:

• Kids who struggle with waiting in lines, at restaurants, or on long drives.
• Calming down hyper-active energy (the "Wiggle-Wobbles").
• Introducing simple mindfulness and listening skills.

ABOUT GATHER TIME: Gather Time is a screen-free audio network created by parents. We tell slow, cinematic stories that help kids navigate big feelings. Narrated by Sarah.

Keywords: Patience for kids, mindfulness games, listening skills, nature sounds, ocean stories, social emotional learning, calming anxiety, sea turtles.