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Wave Reads for You - Stories that come alive

Kids EN ↓ 8 episodes

As the school year ends, a Grade 6 class learns to turn real-world worries into hope and action. Guided by their teacher, the students reflect on how small choices can make a positive difference in their lives and communities. This audio series features eight short stories inspired by their voices—thoughtful, honest, and full of optimism for a better world. —Developed with the support of Ontario Creates

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Wave Canada

Episodes

A Capital Idea. By Joshua, age 11 16.01.2026 6:53

Summer was coming. It was getting to that time of the school year when the children could no longer concentrate on their lessons. Everyone was just too excited! In Mrs. Thomas’ Grade 6 class, there was non-stop chatter and giggling about big plans for two whole months of vacation. Despite the enthusiasm, the teacher sensed a certain air of anxiety. These kids were now old enough to be aware of wha...

Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a Time. By Sha’nique, age 12 16.01.2026 7:24

The end of the school year was just around the corner for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! There was lots of chatter about summer holidays and being free from homework for two whole months! Despite the enthusiasm, however, the teacher sensed anxiety. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. It was hard to watch TV or social media wi...

How Does Your Garden Grow? By Gretchen, age 10 16.01.2026 7:46

The school year was almost over for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. It was a real challenge for the teacher to keep the classroom under control. The excitement about summer holidays was building every day. Yet underneath the chatter, Mrs. Thomas was aware of a certain restlessness. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. It was impossible to not be disturbe...

Made in Canada. By Oskar, age 12 16.01.2026 7:44

It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! The classroom was filled with chatter about summer plans, parties, sports, and being free from school for two glorious months! At the same time, though, amid all the enthusiasm, the teacher sensed anxiety. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world....

Loving the Golden Years. By Maria, age 10 16.01.2026 6:18

It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! Each day seemed to drag on forever while the boys and girls chattered about their summer plans. Two whole months of freedom loomed large! But the teacher sensed some uneasiness, even underneath all the enthusiasm. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in th...

Becoming a transformer. By Ali, age 12 16.01.2026 7:17

It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! Summer vacation was getting closer with each passing moment. Two whole months of freedom , here we come! At the same time, underneath all the enthusiasm, the teacher sensed worry. These kids were growing up quickly. They were aware of the wide variety of problems in the world, from...

Catching Cabin Fever… and Loving It! By Tikka, age 12 16.01.2026 7:37

It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! There was lots of chatter about two whole months of freedom! Vacations! Sleeping in and hanging out with friends! But underneath all the enthusiasm, the teacher sensed a certain uneasiness. These boys and girls were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. It se...

How I Spent My Summer Stay-cation. By Chad, age 11 16.01.2026 7:01

It was getting close to the end of the school year for Mrs. Thomas and her Grade 6 class. Everyone was very excited! There was lots of chatter about summer plans and being free to do whatever they wanted for two whole months! However, underneath all the enthusiasm, the teacher sensed anxiety. These kids were now old enough to be aware of what was going on in the world. And this year, the news seem...