Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – “Starry Night” II by Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Jennie

A story of the arts, the creativity of a child, and one of my best moments in teaching. Thank you for sharing this, Sally.

About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty-five 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 Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives – “Starry Night” II by Jennie Fitzkee

  1. beetleypete says:
    February 8, 2018 at 6:28 am

    I left a comment on Sally’s blog, Jennie.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  2. Annika Perry says:
    February 8, 2018 at 10:26 am

    Popping over to Read…I’m intrigued!

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  4. Norah says:
    February 8, 2018 at 8:04 pm

    Ah, how lovely you gave Liam control over his painting, Jennie. What a beautiful Starry Night he created. I have a print of Starry Night on my wall. It’s one of my favourite paintings. I had to check for the red house too. Beside my print is a beautiful starry night painting (an original) done by my granddaughter when she was three. It’s just as special.

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    • Jennie says:
      February 8, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      Starry Night is the only poster I have hanging in my classroom. Everything else is children’s art. I often wonder why some teachers don’t give children control. The world is their oyster, and we are their ocean. I’m so glad you had to check for the red house, too! Wonderful that you have your granddaughter’s rendition alongside your print.

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  5. Cecilia says:
    February 9, 2018 at 9:59 am

    I know what you mean by seeing art through children’s eyes. Great post, thank you!

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  6. reocochran says:
    February 18, 2018 at 9:37 am

    I was always impressed at your knowing to frame the children’s art projects and taking days to complete art rather than teaching them to scribble over printed pages! This was one of my first reasons I followed You, Jennie.

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    • Jennie says:
      February 18, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      I didn’t know that, Robin. That’s so good to hear! We’re getting ready to prepare for the annual art show as soon as March turns the corner. Where has the year gone??

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