Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise | A story about flowers & friendship

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, Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise, for my school children to hear before our May Faire celebration. It was a lovely way to build excitement and prepare them for the festival. It’s also a sweet story about celebrating our friends and neighbors and it may encourage your children toward acts of kindness in your neighborhood.

Story: Grandpa Ivy’s May Day Surprise

Every year on the first day of May, Grandpa Ivy wakes up early and delivers baskets of flowers–May Baskets–to his neighbors and friends in Riverbend. This is how he continues the May Day celebration he loved as a child. For years, no one knew who was leaving the beautiful baskets, and Grandpa Ivy’s involvement remained a mystery. However, after many years, the people in Riverbend figured out it was Grandpa Ivy. They wanted to do something special to thank him. They worked together and decided to deliver baskets to him that year and then have a real May Day celebration with a May Pole, dancing, and delicious food.

Related Content from Little Round Schoolhouse

If you’d like to hear more Purple Day episodes with spring circle times and stories, you will enjoy the following posts: 

• Poppy’s Fresh Peaches | A story for spring equinox
• Wilson Wild Wind | A story about finding our calm energy
• Cranky Chicken | A story about using our hands in helpful ways
• Mushroom in the Rain | A preschool story for spring
   

Are you interested in learning more gentle, nature-based, seasonal stories to share with your child? Storytime in the Schoolhouse follows a weekly rhythm of songs, storytelling, and creative arts. To experience a full week of Storytime, sign up for our free Storytime Seasonal Sampler.