It’s Story Time!
Check out readings of some of our favorite stories…
Reid Reads a Sandra Boynton Book!
Our friend Reid wanted to share a story with her friends, so she picked a favorite from her collection and asked her mom to record her reading it, with help from her little sister! So sweet, thanks for sharing Reid!
The Way I feel
We are all feeling a lot of feelings right now, and this story helps our young friends put a name to those feelings and make sense of them. This is a skill that will be extraordinarily useful for children navigating the impact of our new reality.
Listen, Listen
Miss Josephine reads a book about the changing seasons, illustrated by Allison Jay (one of my favorites!) and written by Phyllis Gershator. Pause it at the end for a fun search and find in every season!
there is a bird on your head
Who doesn’t love a good Elephant and Piggy book?! Join in the fun as Miss Heather brings this Mo Willems favorite to life!
Have You Heard the Nesting bird?
In this video, Miss Josephine reads a classroom favorite story filled with feathered friends and their songs, and invites friends to observe the birds in our neighborhoods. Have You Heard the Nesting Bird is written by Rita Gray, and illustrated by Kenard Pak.
pete the cat: i love my white shoes
Miss Heather reads a longtime classroom favorite, one many of us know by heart! Join her for a sing-along story, and listen for guest appearances by her daughters Elliott and Alexandra! Thanks Pete the Cat for reminding us that “it’s all good,” we needed that!
dinosaur kisses
Miss Cayce reads a classroom favorite from the beginning of the year. It’s been a while since many of of have probably heard this one, thanks Miss Cayce for pulling it from the archives, it’s a great story, for sure. Enjoy!
Hello Ocean
When I’m having big feelings, a visit to the ocean always soothes me. The sounds, the smells, the tickle of salty bubbles and and wet sand on my toes — it’s so refreshing. This story transports us to a hot summer day on the beach, and reading it is *almost* as good as actually being there. Join me for an ocean breath at the end!
Swirl By Swirl: Spirals in Nature
Spirals are found all throughout the natural world. Join Miss Josephine for this this beautifully illustrated favorite story and see how many spirals you can spot!
Spring is here
Join Miss Cayce as she checks on our cherry tomato seedlings and shares a seasonal story by beloved Author/Illustrator team, Kevin Henkes & Laura Dronzek! Have you noticed any signs of spring around your homes this week?
You are a lion!
Get your yoga mat ready - a blanket or cozy spot on the run will do just fine too! In this read-aloud, Miss Cayce shares some of our favorite yoga poses as she reads this fun story. See if you can do the poses right along with the book!
Ruby Finds a worry
There’s been a fair amount of worrying going around lately, and unfortunately, our children are not immune to it. Here’s a story to both normalize the experience of feeling worried, and to offer children an important coping skill to help them work through it.
Do Like a Duck Does
Listen for rhyming words as Miss Josephine reads this fun, silly story about a duck family and a fox who thinks he’s extra clever!
Turkey Day
In this read aloud, Miss Heather’s oldest daughter Elliott takes a turn sharing a story! Join Elliott for a fun tale called “Turkey Day!”
Blackbird, blackbird, what do you do?
Miss Josephine share’s one of her daughter’s favorite stories following one little bird’s journey of self discovery… this sweet tale is written and illustrated by Kate McLelland and introduces readers to many different birds and the skills they are known for.
I want my hat back
You’re in for a real treat with this one, Miss Heather’s daughter, our very own classmate Alexandra reads one of her favorites by the hilarious author and illustrator, Jon Klassen! Get ready to laugh out loud as Bear searches for his missing hat…