Eagles, specifically the bald eagle, is our unit of study.
The live video cam was on. We watched a mother eagle in her nest taking care of two eggs.
A child said, “Jennie, you have a white feather in your hair.”
Children came over to check it out, hopeful it was a real white feather.
I think they were disappointed.
Jennie
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About Jennie
I have been teaching preschool for over thirty-five 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.
A Teacher's Reflections 
No – think it is a real white feather – the symbol of a true chief!
😀
I think it blew away right before they looked. Feathers can be very mysterious.
Ooo… maybe you’re right. Yes, they can! 😀
Just as well I wasn’t there. They would have thought the whole bird was on my head. 🙂
(Well, scattered around it at least)
Best wishes, Pete.
Haha! 😀
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So cute 😘
Kids say the best things! Made my day. 😍
They really do Jennie! One to keep in your memory 🥰
Absolutely! 😍
That is quite amusing. If you would like to show the students these pictures my daughter took of an eagles nest near her home, go ahead. https://darlenefoster.wordpress.com/2019/07/10/an-eagle-family/
Thank you, Darlene!!
Kids say the darnedest things!
They do! Isn’t it wonderful?
Oooh, I LOVED Opher’s and Dan’s comments!
The children are very wise and see what adults often cannot. 😍
Thank you, Deborah 😊. Children are very wise, and see more than we do. I’m lucky enough to see that happen all the time.
That’s adorable, Jennie. Maybe be sneaky and put a real white feather in your hair tomorrow, just to mess with them. 😉 Hugs on the wing.
Haha! Hugs to you, Teagan!
That’s so cute! I also have many white feathers in my hair. We earned them:)
Yes! I love it. Aren’t we the lucky ones?
We are:)
🙂
According to Native Hope website, “In Native culture, the eagle is considered the strongest and bravest of all birds. For this reason, its feathers symbolize what is highest, bravest, strongest, and holiest.” [https://blog.nativehope.org/the-feather-symbol-of-high-honor]
Sounds like a good description of a teacher to me!
Thank you, Barb. This is one of the things I told children. Because the eagle soars higher than any other bird, Native Americans would send their prayers and wishes into the smoke of their fire, so the smoke would reach the eagle to be carried to the heavens. I think it is wonderful. I’m going to your link to learn more. Thank you!
LOL! Out of the mouths of babes!
Yes!! It is wonderful!
Ah, but for a moment, you were lifted into the heights of eagles . . .
I thought about that… what a wonderful moment!
Too bad it wasn’t a real feather.
I know! 🙂
Hahahaha
😀
Children are keen observers.
Yes, they are!
:-))
The children might have seen the truth. Your Eagle feather standing for courage and wisdom.
Awww… that’s so nice. 😊
🙂
Your student’s comment is what keeps us laughing, humble, and remembering why we love this job.
Yes! YES!! 😀
a white Eagle feather is not very common Jennie! I have found only two. A eagle has over 7000 feathers in total but only 12 are white tail feathers!
One person once told me that when you find one never let another person touch it and on the full moon place it under your pillow. (Sleep alone). You will be guided to what you seek.
I have an eagle feather, framed, that I showed children. Not white. We have learned so much this month about eagles. Because the eagle flys higher that any other bird, the Native Americans sent their prayers into the smoke of their fires, so that the smoke would carry it to the eagle to deliver the prayer. Lovely! We’re also watching a live video cam of a bald eagle and her two eggs. We made a 6 1/2 foot wingspan of feathers, so children could understand how big it is. I can’t wait to tell the children that an eagle has 7,000 feathers, yet only 12 white tail feathers! Wow! Thank you for your white feather story. Best to you, Wayne.
I bet its a primary! about 6 on each wing,at the end. They are long and bend!
I’ll send you a shot so you can show your students.
Thank you, Wayne!
This is so cute, Jennie.
Thank you, Robbie. It made my day!
Perhaps the children were referring to a metaphorical white feather?
They thought it was a real white feather. 🙂
🙂
Love your sense of humor and the way you told this story!
Thank you, Anne!
You’re openness to love is so
beautifully filled with love!💕❤️
That is so kind. Thank you! 😍
the appearance and disappearance of the mysterious feather. 😉 Loved it!
Yes! 😀
Adorable, Jennie … both your ‘white feather’ and the children’s comment! A real sign of wisdom, endowed upon you by the eagles!😀
Awww… 😊 Thank you, Annika!
awwh-how sweet and I think the feather suits you-(good thing you weren’t studying chickens!) haha!
Thanks, Michele! 😀