Reading Connects All People

Reading should belong to everyone, but often we only think of how books relate to us. Steve McCurry is working to bridge that gap and show how much reading can connect disparate people. McCurry, one of the leaders in modern photography, has published a series of images called “On Reading”. He compiled the series from his […]

via Photographs of Starting a New Page — Kristen Twardowski

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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about. I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
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16 Responses to Reading Connects All People

  1. Pingback: Reading Connects All People — A Teacher’s Reflections | Wanda D. Jefferson

  2. Tanya Cliff's avatar Tanya Cliff says:

    Have a very blessed New Year, Jennie! And keep up all your great work promoting reading.

  3. Mags's avatar magarisa says:

    Happy New Year, Jennie!

  4. reocochran's avatar reocochran says:

    Reading works miracles, allowing dreams, passions and real lives to come to fruition, Jennie. Powerful photo and message!

  5. walkingoffthechessboard's avatar sportsattitudes says:

    Jennie, the very best to you and yours for the New Year!

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  7. Reblogged this on Notes from An Alien and commented:
    Today’s re-blog lets you visit a dedicated teacher’s blog for an intro to a wonderful picture series on a blog that she directs us to…

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