Monthly Archives: October 2017

Why Write Letters and Picture Stories?

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Jennie

Learning begins with language, building words upon words.  The more words children hear, the more they learn, and the better they do in school.  All of this leads up to reading readiness.  So, if I can give children hundreds and … Continue reading →

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Quotations on Education

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”                                                                       Mahatma Gandhi ? (https://pixabay.com) “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can…

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A Pediatrician Explains How Love, Reading, and Writing Help Children

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Jennie

Photo: Kate Samp for Strategies for Children Writer and pediatrician Perri Klass has always been a champion of sharing books with children, but this month in the New York Times she writes about the issue by mixing research with great…

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Smorgasbord – Posts from Your Archives – “Art, Music and Technology by Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
I recently invited you to share some of your posts from your archives. It is a way of giving your earlier or favourite posts a chance to be read by a different audience. Mine. …

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A Magical Night at School

Posted on October 21, 2017 by Jennie

There’s nothing quite like being a child at school – in the dark – at night – with your family. This week children and families gathered at school for a pizza party outside on the playground.  It was such fun … Continue reading →

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England, and the Beatles

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Jennie

My preschool class is learning about England.  Our loft has been transformed into Buckingham Palace.  The Union Jack flies overhead along with a picture of Queen Elizabeth.  We made a red phone booth out of a big box, and we … Continue reading →

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Posts from Your Archives – The Power of Singing. It’s Far More Than Music by Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Jennie Fitzkee has been a pre-school teacher for over thirty years, I have reblogged several of her posts because they demonstrate how a dedicated and passionate teacher can ignite imagination and a passion for…

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Freedom #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 15, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Children have the eyes to see adventure and joy. My inner child does, too. Laughter is the best and most important part of joy. Sue Vincent's Daily Echo View original post

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Gloria

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Jennie

Gloria joined the classroom this week, and oh what a homecoming it was.  I doubt Santa Claus would receive such a welcome.  After all these years I am still amazed at the difference Gloria makes and how children are drawn … Continue reading →

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The Diorama that Changed a Child

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Jennie

Jared is part of my Book Bears library group.  He is a great kid; he was in my preschool class years ago. I loved Jared (and still do).  No child has a bigger heart.  Teachers just have to see that.  … Continue reading →

Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, reading aloud, self esteem, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , , | 33 Comments