The Rooted Childhood Signature Collection includes 12 months of inspiration for connecting with young children through seasonal craft projects, storytelling, seasonal songs, simple recipes, and so much more.
This DIGITAL product is a seasonal product and follows the northern hemisphere seasons. Please note the purchasing options in the dropdown box. The Signature Collection is currently available as the full year collection OR a seasonal collection. Individual months are not available for purchase.
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Who is it for?
This product is designed for families with at least one child in the range of about 3-10 years old though the activities and projects can be enjoyed by babies all the way up to grandparents. Many families use Rooted Childhood as a supplement to their homeschool curriculum.
What's included in each month of Rooted Childhood?
Each month of Rooted Childhood includes:
- inspiration and guidelines on how to create opportunities for connection in your home
- instructions for 7-8 simple craft projects designed for young children
- 3 seasonal recipes
- inspiration for a family gathering and celebration
- seasonal story to tell aloud
- songs and games
- picture book recommendations
This collection can be purchased as a Full Year which includes all 12 months of content OR season-by-season, each of which includes 3 months of content.
WINTER COLLECTION
December Collection:
Theme: Winter
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Popcorn Garland, Rope Basket, Photo Album, Coasters, Spinning Tops, Personalized Mugs, Snow Dough Kit, String Art
Recipes: Cranberry Breakfast Cookies, Cinnamon Glazed Popcorn, Mexican Hot Chocolate
Skills: Beading, Weaving, Sewing, Painting, Woodworking, Cooking and Baking
January Collection:
Theme: Astronomy
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Canvas Silhouettes, Painted Pinecones, Millefiori Beads, Window Stars, Terrarium, Wet Felted Scene, Winter Simmer Pot
Recipes: Crispy Kale Chips, Leek Fritters, Banana Blender Muffins
Skills: Cooking and Baking, Wet Felting, Embroidery, Tracing, Origami, Planting
February Collection:
Theme: Friendship & Kindness
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Kindness Rocks, Personalized Library Totes, Friendship Bracelets, Napkin Folding, Beeswax Candles, Needle Felt, Felt Garland, Quilling
Recipes: Strawberry Chia Pudding, Blender Pancakes, Berry Bites
Skills: Painting, Weaving, Napkin Folding, Candle Making, Needle-Felting, Cutting with Scissors, Sewing, Cooking
SPRING COLLECTION
March Collection:
Theme: Spring
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Bird Feeders, Hand Kites, Pom Pom Wreath, Bean Bags, Crepe Paper Centerpiece, Wind Chimes, Hanging Rainbow Art, Fabric Scrap Bunting
Recipes: Breakfast Bites, Carrot Apple Salad, Carrot Spice Cookies
Skills: Cutting with Scissors, Origami, Sewing, Beading, Dying Fabric, Cooking and Baking
April Collection:
Theme: Gardening and Eggs
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Flower Pincushion, Cascarones, Small World Garden, Trinket Boxes, Wooden Bird Houses Garden Markers, String-Wrapped Eggs, Felt Birds
Recipes: Lemon Truffles, Avgolemono Soup, Deviled Eggs
Skills: Sewing, Planting, Paper Mache, Woodworking, Cutting with Scissors, Cooking
May Collection:
Theme: Butterflies and Flowers
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Floral Monogram, Wildflower Paper, Butterfly Mobile, Flower Press, Clay Bowls, Embroidered Canvas, Papel Picado, Floral Crowns
Recipes: Spring Veggie Soup, Creamy Hummus, Thumbprint Cookies, Strawberry Jam
Skills: Paper Mache, Paper Making, Plant Preservation, Working with Clay, Embroidery, Cutting with Scissors, Cooking and Baking
SUMMER COLLECTION
June Collection:
Theme: Summer
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Finger Puppets, Block Printing, Hula Hoop Weaving, Luggage Tags, Bug Hotel, Sun Print Fabric, Beeswax Modeling, Suncatchers
Recipes: Blueberry Maple Refrigerator Oatmeal, Worms in Dirt
Skills: Sewing, Block Printing, Carving, Weaving, Cutting with Scissors, Leatherworking, Woodworking, Cooking
July Collection:
Theme: The Beach & Celebrations
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Wire Bookmarks, Fishnet Jars, Coasters, Toy Boats, Spool Knitting, Beach Play Bin, Stained Glass, Photo Hanger
Recipes: Summer Rolls, Sweet Cherry Crisp, Strawberry Limeade
Skills: Beading, Macrame, Cutting with Scissors, Sewing, Woodworking, Knitting/Crochet, Painting, Cooking
August Collection:
Theme: End of Summer & Transitions
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Sock Stuffies, Japanese Sensu Fans, Play Dough, Kite Making, Story Stones, Play Tent, Pinata, Cross Stitch
Recipes: Banana Zucchini Muffins, Watermelon Cream Pops, Mexican Street Corn Cups
Skills: Cutting with Scissors, Painting, Sewing, Paper Mache, Embroidery, Cooking and Baking
AUTUMN COLLECTION
September Collection:
Theme: Autumn & Apples
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Recipe Box, Autumn Wreath, Apple Tree Embroidery, Play Dough, Needle-Felted Bunting, Twine-Wrapped Mason Jars, Piper Cleaner Fairies, Paper Sloyd
Recipes: Chicken Sink Soup, Mulled Apple Cider, Caramel Apple Sticks
Skills: Embroidery, Cutting with Scissors, Needle-Felting, Cooking
October Collection:
Theme: Characters & Pumpkins
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Moon Sand, Finger-Knitted Necklace, Macrame Hanger and Glitter Pot, Animal Masks, Jar Candles, Campfire Blanket, Watercolor Pumpkin Art, Treasure Bag
Recipes: Butternut Squash Soup, Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, Pumpkin Truffles
Skills: Cutting with Scissors, Beading, Finger-Knitting, Macrame, Sewing, Painting, Cooking
November Collection:
Theme: Light and Gratitude
Related Stories, Poems, & Picture Book List
Handicrafts: Preserved Acorns, Corn Husk Dolls, Beeswax Wrap, Tin Can Lanterns, Loose Leaf Tea, Gratitude Journal, Wall Hanging, Shadow Puppets
Recipes: Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Almost Winter Salad, Pumpkin Maple Cups
Skills: Painting, Beading, Sewing, Weaving, Cutting with Scissors, Cooking
Materials List
You'll need a well stocked craft cabinet to get started with Rooted Childhood, but we encourage you to use what you have on hand and build up your supplies slowly.
to view a our recommended general supply list here and a master supply list for all of the monthly projects.
About the Recipes
The recipes included in Rooted Childhood collections are designed to be simple enough for children to participate in a meaningful way. The recipes typically do not include refined sugar and most are gluten free and dairy free. Many of the recipes are vegan or are able to be adapted to be vegan.
