Shining Stars

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Jennie

I looked at the stars tonight.

I thought about the children in my class.

I wasn’t sad, because children are shining stars.

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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51 Responses to Shining Stars

  1. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    April 20, 2020 at 6:52 am

    That they are. I love Snoopy!!

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  2. beth's avatar beth says:
    April 20, 2020 at 7:04 am

    beautiful, jennie

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  4. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    April 20, 2020 at 7:27 am

    And you are their ‘guiding light’, Jennie! 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  5. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    April 20, 2020 at 7:40 am

    They are, Jennie. And Starry Night is one of my favourite paintings.

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  6. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:08 am

    Every one of them – I love that Van Gogh Snoopy!!

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  7. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:14 am

    They are indeed 🥰🥰🥰

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  8. circadianreflections's avatar circadianreflections says:
    April 20, 2020 at 8:28 am

    That’s true, and a lovely thought, Jennie! 🥰

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  10. Jim Borden's avatar Jim Borden says:
    April 20, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    beautiful words, Jennie. And I love the Snoopy image!

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  12. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    April 20, 2020 at 3:17 pm

    I like the analogy, Jennie. To carry it out a bit further, sometimes we don’t know when they will shine brightest. The lessons they learn today don’t always show themselves until years down the road.

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  13. calmkate's avatar calmkate says:
    April 20, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    a delightful tribute to each and every one of them 🙂

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  14. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    April 20, 2020 at 5:56 pm

    Indeed children are!

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  15. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    April 20, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    Indeed, they are! 🌞

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  16. Shoes's avatar Shoes says:
    April 20, 2020 at 10:29 pm

    This is simply perfect! So beautiful.

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  17. Ellen's avatar Ellen says:
    April 21, 2020 at 2:00 am

    The Norwegian author, Bjornstjerne Bjornson, wrote : “Do not complain beneath the stars about the lack of bright spots in your life.” If you have never had the opportunity to read any of his books, my favorite is the English translation of Mother’s Hands that was originally published in the early 1890’s. Children and stars are the bright spots we need now more than ever in our lives. For me, especially my Grandchild! Be safe and well! Thank-you!

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  18. Tofino Photography's avatar Tofino Photography says:
    April 21, 2020 at 3:07 am

    I love that painting!
    Each star shines and twinkles when it laughs!

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  19. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Publishing says:
    April 21, 2020 at 7:40 am

    Wow! Love Snoopy too. Thank you for sharing, it also very motivating Michael

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  20. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    April 22, 2020 at 11:57 pm

    They are shining stars, Jennie. I miss my nieces and nephews.

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  21. abbiosbiston's avatar abbiosbiston says:
    April 27, 2020 at 11:54 am

    If only we could live up to their magic to keep it alive for longer.

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