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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This gentle, Waldorf-inspired podcast episode features a circle-time song about gnomes and a nature-based wintertime story—perfect for sharing with your preschooler!

This Purple Day episode will teach you and your child seasonal songs, poems, fingerplays, and a nature-based story. Enjoy Storytime a...

In this video, I share a healing story about flooding for older children and adults. Healing stories connect us during difficult times, normalize difficult emotions, and help us talk about our grief.

“It is easy to forget how mysterious and mighty stories are. They do their work in silence, invis...

In this video, I share a healing story about a small town on a river that experiences a devastating flood. This story helps young children and their families process loss, grief, and confusing emotions.

Navigating the aftermath of a natural disaster is confusing for everyone, especially our childre...