Can’t Get Enough Reading

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Jennie

Chapter reading together was over, long over.

I peeked in to say one last goodnight.

Reading by flashlight.

Just wonderful.

Jennie

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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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38 Responses to Can’t Get Enough Reading

  1. AJ's avatar AJ says:
    August 18, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    Oh I spent many wonderful nights this way. Now I can just leave the light on:)

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    August 18, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    What a super scene that would be, Jennie.

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  3. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    August 18, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    That made me smile. 🙂 Now the e-reader makes it easier to read in the dark. No flashlight required.

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  4. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    August 19, 2018 at 2:06 am

    Love that sight!

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  6. thoughtsnlifeblog's avatar thoughtsnlifeblog says:
    August 19, 2018 at 2:18 am

    Ahh isnt that wonderful

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  7. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    August 19, 2018 at 3:05 am

    Brings back some great memories! A wonderful sight.

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  8. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    August 19, 2018 at 4:00 am

    I used to read under the covers so my parents wouldn’t see the light! I’d drop off to sleep now.

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  10. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    August 19, 2018 at 6:28 am

    Such a great image. I never had to read with a torch, as I was allowed to keep the bedside lamp on until I fell asleep. I think we can all identify with that urge to read late into the night though.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  11. A Mindful Traveler's avatar a mindful traveler says:
    August 19, 2018 at 8:29 am

    Oh, I remember doing this as a child. Just wanting to finish that chapter and find out what happens next….priceless moments Jennie. 🙂

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  13. Savannah's avatar Rejoicing In Hope says:
    August 19, 2018 at 10:47 am

    So many possibilities for that hungry heart! I used to be like that….unfortunately my reading has fallen by the wayside. My own fault and definitely something I should change! But I do hope to see that in my own children 💗

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  15. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    August 20, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    For the love of reading. 🙂 I read by flashlight every night in bed while my husband sleeps. 🙂

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  16. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    August 22, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    Oh this brought back so many memories.. Love your poem..Jennie.. As the eldest of 5 I am afraid I was sent to be with the youngest.. And lights were always out in darker evenings.. So I had a flash light, and even though so the four of us girls shared two double beds in one room while my brother had the smallest bedroom.. .. I would read under the covers via flash light.. When they got older I would make up stories to tell them all at bedtime.. 🙂 This brought warm memories.. Thank you

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  17. Forgiving Connects's avatar ForgivingConnects says:
    August 23, 2018 at 6:37 pm

    This is lovely, Jennie! I hope you are having a great beginning of the school year. May each of your kids be inspired and blessed by love. 💜 Debbie

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  19. Hoon Gyeong's avatar Hoon Gyeong says:
    September 19, 2018 at 5:30 am

    Really amazing article.

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