Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives -The Best Book, Every Year by Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Jennie

Thank you, Sally. This post is the heart of my teaching young children. Reading aloud chapter books, especially Charlotte’s Web, makes a world of difference.

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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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15 Responses to Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives -The Best Book, Every Year by Jennie Fitzkee

  1. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    January 26, 2018 at 8:23 pm

    Great to see you featured, Jennie. I left a comment on Sally’s blog.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  2. Karen DeMers Dowdall's avatar K. D. Dowdall says:
    January 26, 2018 at 9:07 pm

    Oh my gosh, Jennie is the most wonderful teacher, whatever one’s age ,and especially for children lucky enough to have her for a teacher. Thank you, Sally, for having her very favorite book on your wonderful Smorgasbord Posts! Just lovely! 🙂

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  3. reocochran's avatar reocochran says:
    January 26, 2018 at 11:11 pm

    I have always liked the book, “Charlotte’s Web,” Jennie. It has a lot to say between the beginning page to the ending one. I never liked spiders until I heard this read aloud. ❤ 🕷 🕸

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  4. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    January 27, 2018 at 2:15 am

    This is a wonderful post, Jennie. You are such an inspiration. I love what you do for children.

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  5. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    January 27, 2018 at 11:53 am

    It is such fun when children start listening to chapter books.

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  6. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    January 27, 2018 at 7:13 pm

    Well worth sharing at the Smorgasbord, Jennie. Great choice. Hugs!

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  8. Tish Farrell's avatar Tish Farrell says:
    January 29, 2018 at 8:14 am

    A book that has stayed with me all my life, and I hadn’t really realised this until now. Must have a re-read. I love the way you use the story parts to open young minds to wider issues: one thing leading to another in the best story telling tradition. A launch pad – much in the manner of ballooning spiderlets going out into the wide world. Lovely, Jennie.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      January 29, 2018 at 8:23 am

      You said it well. It’s certainly a launching pad for opening minds. Hearing words spoken without seeing pictures is powerful. Best thing I do for children in my classroom. Thank you, Tish.

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