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Curl up with your child on the couch or your favorite chair, and listen to a story from Storytime in the Schoolhouse. This audio is from a Monday, or Purple Day, episode of Storytime. This episode about an old gnome and a baby fairy will inspire your child’s curiosity and wonder about the natural wo...

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.

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What if you and your child could start your day with something calm and connecting instead of chaos and commotion? How we start our day matters, and Storytime in the Schoolhouse has your back!
It’s truly amazing how much one consistent moment of connection can positively impact the rest of your day ...

Pedagogical or teaching tales are wonderful ways to support young children during transition or change, including adding a new sibling to the family! Children can better approach challenging topics through stories that are indirectly about them and their experiences. Stories are the perfect way to s...

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!

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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. Listen with your child, and you’ll soon be singing springtime songs and retelling the story of...

Listen to this Purple Day audio and enjoy a story about a little wild wind who learns the importance of balancing calm and quiet with loud and wild.

Stories are helpful ways to approach challenging subjects with our children, including their behavior. This pedagogical tale is about a little wild ...

Celebrating the Change of Seasons with Young Children

How can we celebrate the change of seasons with young children? Every year, spring’s arrival feels a bit like magic, and I always want to recognize it with the children in my care. Storytelling is one of the main ways I mark the passage of the s...