Monthly Archives: September 2017

Remembering 9/11 and Teaching Goodness

Posted on September 10, 2017 by Jennie

How do we deal with 9/11?  How do we honor and respect those who risked their lives?  How do we face a tragedy, and find goodness and strength?  Most importantly, how do we do this with young children? The tragic … Continue reading →

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Forest 4s: The Real Woods

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Playful Directions:
Let us never forget the greatest teacher of all… nature. When children can explore, they learn. Marie Forst does just that with her students. Playful Directions View original post

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Summer of the Monkeys

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Jennie

Every summer I get lost in books.  Sometimes there is one that sticks with me for a long time.  A very long time.  This summer I read Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls.  I can’t let go of the words, … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – Seeing is Believing

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
When I was a little girl in second grade, my bed was right beside a big window.  Looking at the stars at night or the clouds and sun in the morning was…

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