It’s Friday at 5:00 PM. We’ve had a full day (and week) at school. In the last hour we painted a gigantic box that will become a lunar module next week and fly to the moon. Yesterday was the Cold Moon, December’s full moon. Today we learned the names of every month’s full moon. Children were excited to know which moon name was their birthday month. And, we finished holiday gifts to families, learned how to spin a top, wrote letters…. and much more.
It was time to chill. I had already read aloud three books. I knew exactly what to do.
I showed “Joy”, An Oscar winning best animated short film. It’s less than five minutes… but it’s the best five minutes I’ve ever seen. Teachers love it, and children can’t get enough of it. Perfect for Friday at 5:00 PM.
Warning: You will be hooked, in the best of ways.
Joy is the magic word!
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
What a wonderful video, Jennie! ⭐
It really is! Your little ones will love it.❤️
Definitely saved, to share!
Awesome!
Every week should end this way!!!
Absolutely! 😍
what a wonderful day, Jennie. and I love, love this video! thanks for telling us about it, I’m going to show it to my class this week –
Thank you, Beth. I knew you would love the video – your class will, too. ❤️
I have seen that before, and really enjoyed seeing it again. I bet the kids loved it! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
The kids adored it. We watched it twice, as they begged to see it again. 🙂
I loved it. What a great video to show anyone, but especially kids. I am going to show it to my grandchildren. Thanks for sharing.
I feel the same way. I’m glad you’re going to show it to your grandchildren. 🙂
Jennie, this was a wonderful film to send your children home with. So much joy and with such a sweet ending. Love makes the world a happy place.
Miriam
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Miriam. Love, indeed!
Lovely story, Jennie 🙂
Thank you, Sue. 😍
I have this saved on my desktop. I watch it often. There are so many lessons in it but more importantly is that it is a little positivity in a negative world.
Yes!! 😍
Oh, what story-telling–and what a lesson in the best of humanity! May that lesson stay with your children as they grow and make their way into the world.
Hear hear, Liz!
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Love this film with such a wonderful message!
One of my favorites, Becky!
What a wonderful week, Jennie. Thanks for letting us live it through you. Hugs!
Thank you, Teagan!
Beautifully uplifting post and the video is charming.
Thank you, Cindy! 🙂
I enjoyed that Jennie – very sweet.
I’m glad you did, Opher. 🙂
Thanks for sharing this great video with your older class, Jennie!
Haha! My older class is awesome, John. 🙂
Well, hey, we have the best teacher!
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Jennie, once again, this is wonderful! Thank you so much!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, Charles. You know what it’s like at the end of a long day/week. When there’s a spark, a moment, that can pull everyone in for some joy… well, that’s as good as it gets. 🙂
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Thank you, Charles!
Terrific video, Jennie
One of the best, John. Thank you.
Wonderful cheering film on this cold dark dreary New England afternoon. Thanks.
Thank you, Elizabeth. I feel the same way. Just what the doctor ordered on a cold and dark and dreary day in New England.
Such a lovely way to end a busy day… ❤
Thank you, Bette. It really was!
Aw, Jennie. That was a happy tearjerker ending. So sweet!
I’m glad you enjoyed it, Anneli. And the tearjerker ending never gets old. I’ve watched it a dozen times, and children have, too. We always want more. ❤️
When I told my daughter I was watching a cartoon she came to look over my shoulder. We are both in love with it. Thank you so much for sharing it.
I’m so glad you both loved it! I have watched it a zillion times, and it never gets old. The kids feel the same way. Best to you, Marlene. 😍
You continue to make magic in your classroom and in all of the children’s lives that you touch, Jennie. Thanks for being the kind of teacher that other teachers look up to.
Thank you for your kind and wonderful words, Pete. You are my cheerleader. ❤️
That’s a lovely video. Thank You for sharing with us.
You are welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
I just love that video and I know the kids do too. The little dog reminds me of my Dot. Joy is the word. xo
I knew you would love the video, Darlene. The dog really is like Dot! Joy is definitely the word. 🙂
I’ve seen this before, Jennie but I never get tired of watching it. Thanks. I hope you’ve had a good weekend.
I never get tired of watching it either, Dan. Best to you!
I enjoy taking pictures of the moon, Jennie, especially when it is full. It sounds like a great week.
I think the best ones are often the unexpected ones. The moon is beautiful. It was a busy week, and there is always joy. 🙂
So moving and beautiful with great life lessons in a short few minutes. You give and you get back. ❤
Well said! I love this video, and children do, too. ❤️
Not hard to see why 🙂 xx
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You really inspire love! I enjoyed the share as your students! Superb! 🤗👍
Thank you so much!
Wow amazing, I will show this to my students, fortunately it has no speech and my students can receive all messages. (my students don’t undrestand English)
Thank you, Ehsan. No speech makes the video universal. You’re students will love it!
beautiful- and I must show Lyla!
Oh, she will love it!! Thank you, Michele. It is a gem.
Loved the video Jennie! I do remember watching it before but Its still great second time around!
Moral of the story……early bird gets the worm but the dog gets the fish!
Exactly! Thanks so much, Wayne.
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Thank you for including me on your list, Sue. Always an honor. 🙂
What a wonderful way starting into the weekend. The film is very pulling. Thank you for sharing, Jennie, and sorry for the late revisit. Michael
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Michael. As you can see, I’m way behind, too. Answering my thank you notes (as I call it) should happen sooner. So, no worries. 🙂
An absolute delight, Jennie! Beautifully made. Not surprised the children loved it. Happy New Year. Hugs x
It is truly one of the best short films. Thanks so much, Joy. Happy New Year! 🎊
Enchanting! Loved it. Thank you! All the best. Joy x
Thanks so much, Joy. ❤️