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I watch the goldenrod every year to know when school is about to begin. The first days of school come around the same the goldenrod starts displaying its bright yellow flowers.
During the days of my children’s garden program, one of our first craft projects was dyeing silk capes with...
I avoided using Kool-Aid as a dye for years because, well, it's Kool-Aid! I typically dye with plants, but getting all the colors we want from the plants that grow locally can be hard. We wanted to make a vibrant rainbow silk with vibrant colors and decided to try Kool-Aid. I wish we had...
I love finger puppets! And I especially love sewing finger puppets with children! This craft tutorial from Storytime in the Schoolhouse shows you how to sew a simple fish finger puppet from a piece of felt.
Twice a month, our Storytime members have a “Craft Visit with Ms. Rae”...
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...
Have you ever wanted to create beautiful, naturally dyed eggs, but you’re certain it takes too much time and organization to figure out how to do it, so you never have? Well, Little Round Schoolhouse is here for you! I put off learning how to dye eggs naturally for years. Then, when I...
We have a simple, nature-based craft for young children that is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Following the craft video instructions from Little Round Schoolhouse’s “Ms. Rae,” you will learn how to create a wet-felted heart using wool roving, hot water, soap, and a cookie...
Poured Earth Candles
February 2nd is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Most of us have gotten through the darkest days of winter, and spring's return feels just around the corner.
This time of year is celebrated worldwide and marked by many customs and...