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Wave Reads for You - Stories that come alive

Wave Reads for You - Stories that come alive

By: Wave Canada
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 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.Copyright Wave Canada
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  • A Capital Idea. By Joshua, age 11

    A Capital Idea. By Joshua, age 11
    Jan 16 2026
    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 what was going on in the world. This year, it seemed, there was more negativity than usual about global and local turmoil. War and poverty were high on the list. Climate change and carbon footprints had become everyday terms. Tariffs and trade wars were changing relationships between friendly countries. “Why can’t things just go back to normal?

    ”Mrs. Thomas felt it was a good time to help the boys and girls understand the realities behind these pressures. But instead of focusing on the problems, she tried to shift her students’ thinking towards solutions. “What can we all do in our own way to better the world we live in? To protect our country, our community, and our families?” She asked them to become influencers for positive change. Then she suggested that they write about their findings and experiences to share with the class as their first assignment in the Fall.

    Fast forward to September. The kids rose to the challenge. These are their stories:

    A Capital IdeaBy Joshua, age 11

    The team at the BrazilianWave.org portal (Canada) brings you exclusive content featuring stories and reports transformed into audio. At Wave, you can now read and listen!

    For more, follow the link: https://www.brazilianwave.org

    A production by BRZ GROUP INC. | CANADA
    With the support of ONTARIO CREATES
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    7 mins
  • Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a Time. By Sha’nique, age 12

    Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a Time. By Sha’nique, age 12
    Jan 16 2026
    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 without hearing doom and gloom. Whether it was about war or climate change, poverty or homelessness, the news was all too real. And all too close to home.

    Mrs. Thomas decided to open up discussion about some of these troubling topics. But instead of just reinforcing the problems, she urged her students to think about solutions. “What can we all do in our own way to better the world we live in? To protect our country, our community, and our families?” She asked them to become influencers for good. Then she suggested that they write about their findings and experiences to share with the class as their first assignment in the Fall.

    Fast forward to September. The kids rose to the challenge. These are their stories:

    Saving the Planet, One Old Toaster at a TimeBy Sha’nique, age 12

    The team at the BrazilianWave.org portal (Canada) brings you exclusive content featuring stories and reports transformed into audio. At Wave, you can now read and listen!

    For more, follow the link: https://www.brazilianwave.org

    A production by BRZ GROUP INC. | CANADA
    With the support of ONTARIO CREATES
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    7 mins
  • How Does Your Garden Grow? By Gretchen, age 10

    How Does Your Garden Grow? By Gretchen, age 10
    Jan 16 2026
    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 disturbed by global and local news. War. Climate change. Trade tariffs. Poverty. “Why is everybody so angry?

    ”The teacher decided to face some of these issues head on. But instead of focusing on the troubling topics, she encouraged her students to think about solutions. She asked them to become influencers for good. “What can we all do in our own way to better the world we live in? To protect our country, our community, and our families?” Then she suggested that they write about their findings and experiences to share with the class as their first assignment in the Fall.

    Fast forward to September. The kids rose to the challenge. These are their stories:

    How Does Your Garden Grow? By Gretchen, age 10

    The team at the BrazilianWave.org portal (Canada) brings you exclusive content featuring stories and reports transformed into audio. At Wave, you can now read and listen!

    For more, follow the link: https://www.brazilianwave.org

    A production by BRZ GROUP INC. | CANADA
    With the support of ONTARIO CREATES
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    8 mins
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