Almost Got Him…

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Jennie

Children do indeed help us. Through them, we find our heart and see what is truly important. Yes, that is what it means to be human.

mitchteemley's avatarMitch Teemley

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Is there anything more uselessly useful than when children “help”?  They do help us, though. We help them to become adults, and they help us to become children again. Which is what it means to be human.

“Children are the only really living people.” ~Kenneth Grahame (The Wind in the Willows)

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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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13 Responses to Almost Got Him…

  1. Afzaljhb's avatar Afzal Moolla says:
    March 4, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    so true … thank you for this piece. warmest wishes.

    Peace ✌

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  3. Karen DeMers Dowdall's avatar K. D. Dowdall says:
    March 4, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    Yes, so very true and wonderful! Thank you for posting, Jennie! 🙂

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  4. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    March 5, 2017 at 6:09 am

    What a wonderful image! And a great quote too. Children do indeed live life every day as it should be lived.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  5. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    March 6, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Oh my gosh that is just a precious photo!!! Yes, they do so love to help and the more they are allowed the better.

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  6. Ren's avatar ren says:
    March 6, 2017 at 4:48 pm

    I have been ridiculed, made fun of and shunned…for allowing the kid in me to live. Oh well, their loss.
    By allowing the kid in me to experience life, I have made some fantastic friends.
    Wonderful post, my friend.
    Thank you,
    ren

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  7. mitchteemley's avatar mitchteemley says:
    March 7, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Honored by the reblog, Jennie!

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