Getting Ready for Bed with Pokey

Hello, friends, it's Pokey. The lantern is glowing and the stars are coming out. Tonight I'll show you my cozy bedtime routine, one slow step at a time. Shall we begin?

First, a warm bath. Splash! The bubbles wash the whole day away, warm and slow. Pretend to scrub your arms with me, then your tummy. Can you blow a soapy bubble?

Next, soft pajamas. One leg in, then the other leg in. They feel like a warm hug all night long. What's on your favorite pajamas, stars, stripes, or animals?

Then I brush my teeth, up and down, front and back, nice and gentle. Show me how you brush. Open wide and reach the back teeth, where the crumbs like to hide.

Now my favorite part, a bedtime story. I snuggle into my moss bed and listen. Which story will you pick tonight? Whisper the name of it to me.

Bath, pajamas, teeth, a story, and then sleep. My eyes feel heavy. Slow and steady, breathe with me. Breathe in, and out. One more time, in, and out.

Goodnight, sleepy friend. Tonight, try my five bedtime steps, nice and slow, just like me. Can you tell a grown-up which step comes first? Sweet dreams.