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Shimmer & Glimmer’s New Home / A story for preschoolers about separation & divorce puppetry & puppet shows stories & storytelling storytime in the schoolhouse

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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Storytime Video: Grandpa Ivy’s River Adventure purple day stories & storytelling

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...

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Maisie's New Mousie | A pedagogical story about a new sibling
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Maisie's New Mousie | A pedagogical story about a new sibling purple day stories & storytelling

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...

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Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise | A story about flowers & friendship
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Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise | A story about flowers & friendship purple day stories & storytelling

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,...

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Mushroom in the Rain | A spring story for early childhood
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Mushroom in the Rain | A spring story for early childhood purple day stories & storytelling

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...

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Wilson Wild Wind | A story about balancing wild moments with calm ones
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Wilson Wild Wind | A story about balancing wild moments with calm ones purple day stories & storytelling

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...

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Poppy's Fresh Peaches | A story for spring equinox
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Poppy's Fresh Peaches | A story for spring equinox stories & storytelling

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...

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Goodbye, Winter! A story about spring's arrival
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Goodbye, Winter! A story about spring's arrival stories & storytelling

I love to recognize the shifting seasons through storytelling, especially in early childhood. There is magic in the first sign of spring or the first sign of autumn. Through storytelling, we can open children’s eyes to the magic of nature around them. 

The story “Goodbye, Winter,...

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