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Listen to the Purple Day episode in the audio player above, or directly from the Purple Day Podcast, where you can download the episode and find the RSS feed.
Purple Day is a Podcast from Storytime in the Schoolhouse. Each episode is the audio from a Monday Storytime episode. (...
I love finger puppets! And I especially love sewing finger puppets with children! This craft tutorial from Storytime in the Schoolhouse shows you how to sew a simple fish finger puppet from a piece of felt.
Twice a month, our Storytime members have a “Craft Visit with Ms. Rae” and learn a new natur...
Navigating separation and divorce is challenging for the whole family. Talking to our young children about these big changes can be especially hard. Storytelling is a gentle and compassionate way to introduce challenging topics and upcoming changes.
This video clip is from an episode of Storytime i...
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Enjoy a puppet show of Grandpa Ivy's River Adventure.
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About this Story
I love to float down the river near my home in western North Carolina. I often see animals on the river...
Photography copyright Maggie Shackelford Photography
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Giant bubbles cause giant smiles!
It’s easier than you think to create bubble wands and a batch of bubble juice to share with friends at events, gatherings, or even just for a fun day in the backyard!
Follow the directions in our blog, and y...
About the Story
Maisie’s New Mousie | a pedagogical story about a new sibling
By Ms. Becca
Maisie the Mouse was the only little mouse her mama had. They did everything together–just Maisie and her Mama–and Maisie liked it that way. One day, her mama told her a new baby mousie was coming to live w...
Looking for a story to tell for May Day this year? Listen to this episode of Purple Day from Storytime in the Schoolhouse and learn a May Day-themed story of friendship and kindness. Warning: your children might be inspired to create May Day baskets to share with neighbors!
I wrote this story, Gra...
Looking for a sweet, nature-based story for preschool or kindergarten? This Purple Day audio from Storytime in the Schoolhouse includes a spring circle time and a gentle story to enjoy with young children. Today, we hear the story of the Mushroom in the Rain. Animals gather under a mushroom as it ra...
