Celebrate May Day with a cozy, springtime tale that your child will love. "Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise" is a gentle story designed for children ages 3–7 and is part of our Storytime in the Woods series. It’s a wonderful way to connect with the season, build a sense of rhythm, and inspire wonder.

Celebrate spring weather and windy days with this Storytime in the Woods episode.

STORY: Grandpa Ivy & the Windy Day, by Becca Lane

It was a windy spring day in Riverbend, and Grandpa Ivy stood on his porch watching the wind blow to and fro. While standing there, the wind took his hat off his h...

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In this week's episode of Purple Day, we will sing springtime songs and then hear a pedagogical story about l...

Enjoy episode 10 of Storytime in the Woods from Little Round Schoohouse. Miss Becca walks into the woods each week, sits down, and tells us a story. These are simple episodes with gentle, nature-based stories for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade kids.

Story: Little, Small, Wee, Tiny M...

This sweet and gentle version of the classic Grimms’ Tale is perfect for kids 3-6+. Enjoy Storytime in the Woods episode #9 with Ms. Becca of Little Round Schoolhouse.

Storytime in the Woods, Episode 9
Story: Little Flea & Little Louse, retold by Becca Lane

In this classic story from the Grimms ...

Every year, spring’s arrival feels like magic! Celebrating the seasonal shifts with your child is easier than you think!
Storytelling is one way I mark the passage of the seasons and the changes in the natural world. If you want a simple, nature-based story for your preschooler, watch this Storytime ...

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...

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...