Happiness

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Jennie

“People should take time to be happy.” –Grandma Moses-

Thank you, Naomi, for bringing happiness to the children every day. ❤️

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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38 Responses to Happiness

  2. wordsfromanneli's avatar wordsfromanneli says:
    September 25, 2019 at 3:46 pm

    Nothing wrong with being happy. It makes for a better world.

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  3. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    September 25, 2019 at 4:17 pm

    Those are happy kids, enjoying their brief childhood.
    And making memories.
    That’s just how it should be. The circle of life continues.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      September 25, 2019 at 8:38 pm

      Yes, that’s how it should be. And may the Naomi’s of the world bring happiness to children. Happiness breeds happiness. When it comes from a teacher, all the better. Best to you, Pete.

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  4. circadianreflections's avatar circadianreflections says:
    September 25, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    YAAAS! Wonderful message and images.

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  5. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    September 26, 2019 at 12:13 am

    Bringing happiness to children brings happiness to us.

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  6. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    September 26, 2019 at 1:03 am

    This certainly looks like a lot of fun, Jennie.

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  7. L. Marie's avatar L. Marie says:
    September 26, 2019 at 9:50 am

    What wonderful, smiling faces! I agree with Grandma Moses!

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  8. CarolCooks2's avatar CarolCooks2 says:
    September 26, 2019 at 10:06 am

    Wow, that looks like a cool swing and room for a few..Lots of fun and smiles all round…

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  9. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    September 26, 2019 at 11:46 pm

    Just seeing those photos makes me happy. It’s so contagious and Naomi sure knows how to spread it around. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this happy moment.

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    September 27, 2019 at 7:16 am

    When we look back on our childhood, we remember those happy moments as being so special. Even the simple ones.

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  11. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Publishing says:
    September 29, 2019 at 6:06 am

    Happyness is the first step into a wonderful future, especially for children. Thank you for this motivating post, Jennie! Have a beautiful weekend! Michael

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  12. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    October 4, 2019 at 11:00 am

    You can’t underestimate the value of happiness!

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  13. KP's avatar KP says:
    November 6, 2019 at 7:26 pm

    Thank you. My family and I have enjoyed the benefits for the following link. Spending joyful times with family is something that we never want to end.

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  14. BluePansies's avatar Mackenzie says:
    November 20, 2019 at 6:21 pm

    This is so touching!! Everyone should keep this mentality and just be happy. But sadly life doesn’t work that. With all the bad things happening in this world it is sometimes hard to find happiness. But do you think there will ever be a time where there will be true peace and happiness?

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      November 21, 2019 at 5:42 pm

      As I have gotten older, I have come to realize that happiness is what we make it. The world will always have bad things happening. Instead of looking at the broad picture, I look at what happens right here, right now. There are always moments of happiness. We just have to pay attention. And guess what? Happiness snowballs. It is catching. If I find happiness, those around me see that, and it rubs off. Thank you, Mackenzie.

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      • BluePansies's avatar Mackenzie says:
        November 21, 2019 at 6:29 pm

        That is a great thought! I found a scripture that talks about a future, everlasting happiness. It is at Revelation 21:3,4. It says: “God… will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more. Neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.” Wouldn’t this be a wonderful time?

      • BluePansies's avatar Mackenzie says:
        November 21, 2019 at 6:47 pm

        It sounds wonderful. But they has to be a way we can benefit from this. May I contact you in a week and show you what I found?

  15. Author_Joanne_Reed's avatar Author_Joanne_Reed says:
    December 7, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    The Quest for Happiness is what every single one of us is looking for. I spent some time looking into this and I wrote a book about it ‘”This is Your Quest – Your Mission: To experience Happiness along the way ” – http://www.authorjoannereed.net. Feel free to check it out!

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