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Monthly Archives: December 2018
Holiday Delight – One Child
A holiday Open House tonight, hosted by my fellow teacher. In walked one of my favorite students, along with her parents. And the world stopped. All the people seemed to disappear so we could play. And we did. Happy New … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, joy, Kindness, Love, preschool, young children
Tagged Holiday party, Inspiration, Love, preschool, young children
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Hector Fox and the Giant Quest
Hector Fox and the Giant Quest I have been teaching preschool for thirty-five years. I’m the guru of picture books at school. Frankly I’m picky, and I know a good book when I read one. Hector Fox and the Giant … Continue reading
Holiday wishes and inspiring teaching videos 2018 – Readilearn
Originally posted on Norah Colvin:
Holiday wishes As the holiday season draws nigh, I wish you and your loved ones a very happy and safe holiday season. May you have time to relax, refresh, rejuvenate and, most of all, have…
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Blessings Tonight
Tonight Christmas Eve in all its glory. Right in my backyard. I am blessed. Jennie
Posted in Giving thanks, Inspiration, joy, Love, Mother Nature, Nature, wonder
Tagged Blessings, Christmas Eve, Inspiration, joy, The wonders of Nature, Wonders
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Today’s Quote
Originally posted on Soul Gatherings:
Christmas Eve Blessings …
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Do You See What I See?
And what to my wondering eyes should appear, Books, a tree with lights, a photo with grandchildren, a candle, and my favorite quote by Maya Angelou, my mantra, my rally: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Kindness, Love, Quotes, wonder
Tagged Christmas, Inspiration, Maya Angelou, Quotes
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Today’s Quote
Originally posted on Soul Gatherings:
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things. ~ Robert Brault ~ _____________
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The Best Children’s Christmas Books
I want to share with you my favorite Christmas books. I love books, and I love reading to children. After a gazillion years, these are the ‘tried and true’, stories that children love. Me, too! Grab tissues, laughter, and wonder, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, picture books, reading, reading aloud, young children
Tagged Apple Tree Christmas, Book Review, books, Carl's Christmas, Children's Christmas Books, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Merry Christmas Strega Nona, Morris's Disappearing Bag, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, Night Tree, On Christmas Eve, reading, Santa Bruce, The Polar Express, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree
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Quotations from A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “Mankind was my business. The common welfare was my business; charity, mercy, forbearance, benevolence, were all my business. The dealings of my trade were but a drop of water in…
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