Purple Day Episode 28: Poppy’s Fresh Peaches

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This podcast episode includes an early spring circle time with songs, poems, & fingerplays, followed by a gentle, nature-based story.

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About this Episode: Purple Day Episode 28

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In this week's episode of Purple Day, we will sing springtime songs and then hear a story about spring equinox.

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Early Spring Circle Time Highlights

An early-spring themed circle time with songs, poems, and fingerplays about blooming flowers, birds, and the arrival of spring.

Spring is coming, unknown
Spring is coming! Spring is coming
Birdies build your nest
Weave together straw and feather
Doing each their best

Spring is coming! Spring is coming!
Flowers are coming too.
Pansies, lilies, daffodils
All are coming through.

Spring is coming! Spring is coming!
All around is fair
Shimmer glimmer on the river
Joy is everywhere!

Spring is coming! Spring is coming!
Love is in the air
Parent child sibling neighbor
Show them all you care!

About the Story: Poppy's Fresh Peaches

Poppy and her mom were preparing for their annual spring equinox celebration. Their tradition was to bake a peach pie to remind them of the sunny, warm days that will soon return. They always used canned peaches from what they harvested the summer before.
This year, Poppy decides she wants fresh peaches, not canned ones, even though peaches don’t grow and can’t be found this time of year.
She walks into town with her lucky penny, determined to find fresh peaches.

Enjoy this story on Storytime in the Woods

This story is also featured in our video series, Storytime in the Woods. These are simple stories told from the woods.
Watch Episode 8: Poppy’s Fresh Peaches.

Additional Early Childhood Resources

Continue your creative spring celebrations with more seasonal stories, circle time songs, and nature-based art projects.

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