Storytime at Fraser House: Recent Episodes
Georgina Fraser House
For kids of all ages, Storytime at Fraser House features the staff from Fraser House Society reading meaningful children's books, and discussing the important life lessons we can observe from these stories including some interesting insights into our pandemic experiences.
Georgina reads a story about a kid who sometimes feels scared of stuff, and how they deal with it. Georgina and Phil discuss things that have scared them, and talk about how they got over their fears.
Phil reads a childhood favorite about the journey of life. Georgina joins him afterward when they talk about how much of the book reminded them of their experiences during the pandemic.
Phil and Georgina read about a familiar character who is experiences a wide range of feelings in a very short story. Phil and Georgina discuss some different feelings that are okay to have, and that we don't always have to be happy all the time.
Phil reads us a delightfully sensory story about celebrating the ordinary miracles all around us. Georgina joins the discussion afterwards about the ordinary miracles they see around them every day.
Georgina reads a story about a kid who decides to like themself, no matter what. Georgina and Phil talk about some ideas they have to start liking yourself more, even when it feels really hard.
Phil and Georgina find out about the importance of keeping each other safe, and how sometimes that means saying 'no' to our friends until we can make situations safe, like bringing in an expert, or practicing a skill in a safer, supported environment.