Spring

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Jennie


Playground tree at school

Spring

Rebirth and beauty

Watching children grow

A teacher’s world

A child’s playground

Joy

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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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35 Responses to Spring

  1. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    May 11, 2018 at 5:17 pm

    How lovely Jennie!🌸🌸🌸

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  3. willedare's avatar willedare says:
    May 11, 2018 at 7:34 pm

    So glad you captured this glimpse of heaven in a photo — and in words! I have been admiring the cherry trees in our neighborhood for the past couple of days. They are especially beautiful with blue sky behind them… I also love the way that a handful of blossoms can cluster at the very end of skinny little branches! Thank you for sharing your words, your vision, and your spirit with us.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      May 11, 2018 at 10:59 pm

      This tree was so ready for children to marvel at its cluster of bursting blossoms. It certainly was a glimpse of heaven. Thank you, Will.

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  4. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    May 11, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    Between the joy of spring and the promise of summer, this has to be the best time to be a child.

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  5. laura bruno lilly's avatar laura bruno lilly says:
    May 11, 2018 at 9:08 pm

    I can smell it in the air: someday soon you will be teaching future poets, too!
    (yes, I know, you have already, but it just seemed a comment in keeping with the spirit of your poem)
    🙂

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  6. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    May 11, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    Spring inspires us outside our comfort zones. 🙂

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  7. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    May 12, 2018 at 4:36 am

    You have captured a joyful time in your school year so well, Jennie. Lovely to read.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  8. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    May 12, 2018 at 9:52 am

    This is such a lovely poem, Jennie.

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  11. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    May 14, 2018 at 8:57 pm

    Beautiful Jennie. 🙂

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  12. Ren's avatar ren says:
    May 15, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    Beautiful! Straight from the heart. You are a pro!

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  13. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    May 17, 2018 at 7:03 am

    There’s both beauty and truth in your words, Jennie. What joy!

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  14. Sarah's avatar Sarah says:
    May 29, 2018 at 3:13 pm

    Rebirth and beauty indeed! Happy Spring, Jennie!

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