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Storytime in the Woods: Cranky Chicken stories & storytelling storytime in the woods

Preschoolers often use their hands to hit, push, pull, or grab. Even though these behaviors are challenging, they are normal.

Pedagogical or teaching tales are fantastic for addressing sensitive topics like challenging behaviors. Using stories to address issues like hitting causes some sort of magi...

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Storytime in the Woods: Goldilocks & the Three Bears stories & storytelling storytime in the woods summer

Each week, Ms. Becca from Little Round Schoolhouse tells a story from the woods in her backyard as part of Storytime in the Woods. These nature-based stories are perfect for preschoolers and their parents.

Enjoy a gentle, Waldorf-inspired version of the classic Grimm’s tale of Goldilocks and the Th...

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Storytime in the Woods: The Rabbit & the Carrot spring stories & storytelling storytime in the woods

Join Ms. Becca of Little Round Schoolhouse for a sweet storytime in the woods, perfect for kids 3-7+. 

The Story: The Rabbit & the Carrot

Today’s story is a heartwarming variation of the traditional Chinese tale about caring for each other. 

Rabbit has an extra carrot she shares with her frien...

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Storytime in the Woods: The Old Woman & the Mouse stories & storytelling storytime in the woods winter

Enjoy a moment of calm and connection with your child as you cozy up for an episode of Storytime in the Woods with Ms. Becca.

This Week's Story: The Old Woman & the Mouse

In this week's story, a mouse visits an old woman who is knitting a sweater for her husband. The mouse returns again and aga...

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Storytime in the Woods: Grandpa Ivy & the Candlestick stories & storytelling storytime in the woods

 

This Storytime in the Woods episode includes a story perfect for Candlemas or Imbolc.

This Week's Story: Grandpa Ivy & the Candlestick

Grandpa Ivy makes beeswax candles with his friends, then carries one to the meadow to watch the sunrise. His young neighbor, Dante, joins him in the meadow t...

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Storytime in the Woods: Stone Soup
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Storytime in the Woods: Stone Soup stories & storytelling storytime in the woods winter

About the Story: Stone Soup

A classic Russian folktale about a community that comes together to cook a large pot of stone soup — enough for everyone to share! In Ms. Becca’s version of the folktale Stone Soup, a young girl gets lost in the woods and comes upon a village where she hopes to find a pl...

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Storytime in the Woods: The Mitten storytime in the woods winter

 

Storytime in the Woods

Each week, Ms. Becca finds a cozy spot in the woods to sit and tell us a story. These low-tech, gentle, slow storytimes don't include fancy recording equipment, camera angle changes, or editing software—just Ms. Becca, the woods, and a story.


The Full Story

A child ...

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