A Snapshot in My Classroom This Week

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Jennie

Teachers read aloud to children – all the time.

Children model what they see.

Reading is pleasure.

Jennie

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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46 Responses to A Snapshot in My Classroom This Week

  2. Dan Antion says:
    September 21, 2018 at 8:39 pm

    There is so much good in that picture, Jennie. It’s good to see.

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  5. AJ says:
    September 22, 2018 at 12:52 am

    My students hear at least one book a day, but usually several more. They are getting used to lessons beginning with a book:)

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  6. Ritu says:
    September 22, 2018 at 4:00 am

    A beautiful sight!
    I have one child this year who will cry and grizzle for anything from 15 mins to 2 hours and only a book or story will calm him…

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  7. beetleypete says:
    September 22, 2018 at 4:39 am

    They are so engrossed! Delightful. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  8. Léa says:
    September 22, 2018 at 6:22 am

    I adore storytime. When I started school, age five, both Kindergarten teachers lived in my neighborhood and knew I could read. I was often the one reading as they tended to other things and they traded me between both classes. In all fairness, it was the only way they could get me to open my mouth. 🙂 My own children were read to until they got to where they preferred to do it themself. 😉

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  11. Sarah says:
    September 22, 2018 at 10:34 am

    Just perfect! Fills my heart with joy every time I see a child read a book! Thanks for making my day, Jennie! Have a wonderful weekend! 🙂

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  12. Jacqui Murray says:
    September 22, 2018 at 10:39 am

    And it really works. To this day, my own children love gathering together to read. They’re thirty-something!

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  13. Thelittlelai: Beyond limits says:
    September 22, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Wow, I can really see and fell your passion in teaching by just seeing your classroom. This is really great!

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  14. robbiesinspiration says:
    September 22, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    It is so true, Jennie. REading is pleasure.

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  15. OIKOS™-Redaktion says:
    September 22, 2018 at 2:26 pm

    Its looks great, and sounds much more better. Nothing of all the problems other children have. Great work, sounds like in heaven. Best wishes for the weekend, Jennie. 🙂 Michael

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  16. frenchc1955 says:
    September 22, 2018 at 9:02 pm

    Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
    This is another excellent and important post from Jennie!

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  17. Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    September 24, 2018 at 6:32 am

    Adorable, Jennie. They all look so intent on those books. You’ve truly inspired them. Hugs.

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  18. KC Redding-Gonzalez says:
    September 24, 2018 at 8:52 am

    I love how children just “fall into” the illustrations…there is the border of the worlds between imagination and reality!

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  19. dgkaye says:
    September 25, 2018 at 9:38 pm

    Indeed children model what they see. So great that your are a great model. 🙂

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  20. christamhorn says:
    September 30, 2018 at 12:44 am

    I agree! Children follow by example.

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