Welcome to
Stay Fresh Stories
STORY TIMES FOR THE SOUL
Welcome to Stay Fresh Stories!
Stay Fresh Stories, LLC, is a small, home-grown, Long Island company established by an experienced, elementary school teacher. Story times provide opportunities for children to connect, share, and collaborate on a personal level. Through stories, children are able to express, create, and build on each other’s ideas!
About
BEHIND THE STORIES
Meet Susan Garcia! She believes in the profound influence of picture books and the power of YET! She believes that picture books instill values by setting the stage for teachable moments. These powerful story times pave the way for meaningful conversations and provide opportunities for children to connect, share, dream, and collaborate.
After a 15 year long career in investment banking, Ms. G. now brings 15 years of classroom teaching experience. She is certified in childhood and special education. Ms. G. holds a Master in Arts degree + 60 credits in social emotional learning. Ms. G. is also certified to facilitate mindfulness and restorative yoga (CYT200) classes to all ages!
Above all, Ms. G. is a mother. She adores her daughter and son and enjoys sitting on the floor with kids!
Together, let's build a kinder more resilient world.
our Programs
Mindful Me
Studies show that social emotional learning sets a foundation for developing interpersonal relationships, higher self esteem, and increase in academic success. Inspired by the works of our favorite children’s authors, Mindful Me workshops are the gateway to meaningful discussions about self-awareness, compassion towards others, celebrating individual differences, gratitude, and building resilience.
Mindful Me Workshops are designed with specific themes in mind and include mindful, yoga-inspired movement, team-building challenges, game-play, literature and poetry, and creative expression!
Special workshops have been created for littles age 4-8, for kids and tweens age 9-12.
New Teen & Adult Mindfulness classes are simmering in the "think tank" now!
Meet the Artist! Be the Artist!
This fun and engaging workshop collection allows young participants to learn all about famous artists such as Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh, and Pablo Picasso through beautifully illustrated biography stories. Then kids get to work on projects inspired by the artists!
Children can’t wait to use acrylic paint, water color, pastels, and more to create their own lilies, sunflowers, starry nights, ballerinas and more.
If at least (3) of these workshops are booked, participants get either a free smock or paint brush set!
Special events in January!
Mindful Me Kids Club - Snowflake Smiles
Hey kids! Join me at Sunset Play Cafe for this magical, winter workshop, Snowflake Smiles! Enjoy winter-themed yoga, a snowy poem, then take a snowflake STEM challenge! Let's slow down and enjoy the wonder of winter during this cozy class!
- Kids age 5-8
- (60) Minute Class includes yoga-inspired movement, a poem, a glittery craft and open play
- $25/Participant
Mindful Me - A Girl Inspired New Year's Celebration
Celebrate 2026 and ring in the new year with a very special girl-inspired Mindful Me at Yoga with M.E. in Island Park! You're invited to set mindful, positive intentions on a beautifully decorated vision board, while joining in the fun with new friends! You'll love the glittery cupcakes too!
- Location: Yoga with M.E. Island Park, NY @5pm
- (60) Minute Class/$35 per participant
- Girls age 9-12