Monthly Archives: January 2019

Library Book Bears… and Bob

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Jennie

Book Bears is my library reading group.  These second and third graders read a book each month, and we have a discussion about the book.  We talk about everything.  Everything! Let me tell you, this group is terrific.  Everyone is … Continue reading →

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Reading Tricks for Kids of Any Age

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Jennie

Originally posted on Mom's Favorite Reads:
As a dad of a 3-year-old whirlwind, I find myself already asking the question facing most parents: how can I make my child read more and spend less time in front of a…

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‘Gloria’ Works Wonders

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Jennie

Some days just aren’t the best days.  Children feel that, too.  When everything seems to fall apart, there is Gloria.  She is the quiet one, the savior.  She listens to children and gets hugged – constantly.  She lives on the … Continue reading →

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In a Box of Crayons (Children & Art)

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jennie

Originally posted on All in a Day's Breath:
In a box of crayons, I am the orange. Who are you? Ok, I believe that each of us can be represented by at least one crayon. I know for myself, I am definitely not a pink, or a brown, though…

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A Little Free Library

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Jennie

A woman in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho had to have a diseased tree removed, so she had them leave enough of the stump to build a free library.

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SO NOT MARY POPPINS! by Margo Sorenson

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Jennie

Originally posted on Nerdy Book Club:
The world of children is abuzz! Disney says its new Mary Poppins movie released in December will be truer to the books than the original movie in 1964, starring Dick Van Dyke and Julie…

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The ‘Morning Star’

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Jennie

Originally posted on S'amusing:
Photo of planet Venus (tiny spec) above town high school 12/20/18 The students and I have been fortunate to have the planet Venus looking down at us as we make our way to school, or,…

Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, joy, Nature, Singing, Uncategorized, wonder | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 31 Comments

When Children Have the Freedom To “Be”

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Jennie

While this is a post I wrote about play performances with children, it is really about far more.  Oh, yes!  It is about believing and taking risks.  It is about freedom and encouragement.  It’s my philosophy of teaching.  Paying attention … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, joy, Love, play performances, preschool, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , , | 92 Comments

Quotations on Success

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”                                                                      Winston Churchill (https://pixabay.com) “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never…

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Ringing in the New Year with a Teacher- My Hero

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Jennie

Many years ago, when our children were little and things were tight, our washing machine broke. When it rains it pours. I spent weekends at the laundromat – a perfect place to read while waiting for the wash to be … Continue reading →

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