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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
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...
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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...
Mushroom in the Rain | A simple story for springtime
This Week's Story: Mushroom in the Rain
One day, a honeybee was caught in the rain and sought shelter under a wee little mushroom. As the rain continued to fall, other creatures from the forest approached the mushroom, looking for a place t...
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 ...
Do you wish you knew seasonal songs to sing with your preschooler or kindergartener? I imagined I would sing all these lovely songs with my children. Then, my children were born, and I had no idea what songs to sing or where to find them. Fast forward several years and a few Waldorf-inspired trainin...
Celebrating Spring Equinox 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 seasons ...
