Holiday Delight – One Child

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Jennie

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 Year!

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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37 Responses to Holiday Delight – One Child

  1. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    December 29, 2018 at 9:52 pm

    Happy New Year to you as well. Wishing you and the students much fun in 2019.

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  2. Anne Copeland's avatar Anne Copeland says:
    December 29, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    You always make my heart smile. I am posting one tonight about my special needs children and art. You can see a photo of them on my blog. Wishing you the best always and looks like my wish came true. Anne always

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  3. frenchc1955's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    December 29, 2018 at 10:41 pm

    Jennie, Once again, this is wonderful!

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  4. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    December 29, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    This just warms my heart too. Happy New Year, Jennie.

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  5. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    December 30, 2018 at 2:11 am

    Sounds like a lovely time, Jennie.

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  6. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    December 30, 2018 at 2:19 am

    How touching 😍

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  7. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    December 30, 2018 at 4:05 am

    Seems like the perfect party guest arrived! 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  8. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    December 30, 2018 at 4:11 am

    Happy New Year Jennie – fill it with love!

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  9. A Mindful Traveler's avatar a mindful traveler says:
    December 30, 2018 at 4:48 am

    Happy New Year Jennie. Wishing you a joyous year ahead. 🙂

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    December 30, 2018 at 6:55 am

    Happy New Year, Jennie!

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  12. wordsfromanneli's avatar wordsfromanneli says:
    December 30, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    Happy New Year, Jennie. The kids will be all settled down in January and it will be a satisfying teaching time for you, I’m sure.

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  13. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    December 30, 2018 at 2:31 pm

    Fabulous Jennie… Thank YOU for all the JOY you have brought me with your wonderful endearing posts that have inspired my heart… Knowing there are such beautiful souls whose mission is to teach our young generation the love of their imagination..

    Happy NEW YEAR Jennie.. Much love for 2019 and beyond.. ❤ ❤ ❤

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      December 30, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      Thank you for your kind words, Sue. Joy and inspiration are my two favorite words, my mantra, because if I can bring that to children in my classroom and to readers on my blog, I have done a good thing. BUT, first of all and most importantly, I need to feel joy and inspiration to pass that along. And I get that directly from the children. That is the spark for imagination!!! Win-win, full circle. Pretty wonderful. 🙂

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  14. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    January 1, 2019 at 5:46 am

    How wonderful! Happy new year!

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