Monthly Archives: September 2018

The Best Words From a Child

Posted on September 9, 2018 by Jennie

A child said to me this week, “Jennie, tell me all the books.” Surely those are the best words a teacher can hear. Jennie

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Looking For a Good Book?

Posted on September 8, 2018 by Jennie

To start the school year, I always pick a random selection of books for my classroom bookshelf.  Nothing theme-y, just good literature.  Poetry, rhyming, humor, old favorites and new award winners.  So take a look, go reading, and get lost … Continue reading →

Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , | 65 Comments

Interview with Teacher Jennie Fitzkee!

Posted on September 5, 2018 by Jennie

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by author Janice Spina on her wonderful blog! JEMSBOOKS INTERVIEW WITH TEACHER JENNIE FITZKEE! Jennie Fitzkee Please help me welcome teacher Jennie Fitzkee to Jemsbooks.blog Interview Segment. Jennie is the first teacher that … Continue reading →

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Amber Waves of Grain

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Jennie

My view every evening is this: As the sun goes in and out, and the breeze flows across the open grass, I can only think of “amber waves of grain.”  I see “spacious skies” every evening.  And some evenings I … Continue reading →

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The Autoharp

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Jennie

I had just met the children.  The classroom was overflowing with eager parents and not-so-eager children.  New + big + different = scary. For fifteen minutes we looked at each other, me smiling and children with big worried eyes.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Inspiration, joy, Kindness, music, preschool, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , | 69 Comments