Locked On

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Jennie

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Look at our eyes.
The words I’m reading are terrific.
Landon is hearing every word.
I can’t say enough, and he can’t hear enough.

We’re locked on.

Reading aloud is powerful, in the best of ways.

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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52 Responses to Locked On

  2. beth's avatar beth says:
    June 28, 2020 at 7:12 am

    there you are, working your magic!

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  3. willedare's avatar willedare says:
    June 28, 2020 at 7:21 am

    Love this!!! What a great way to start my day (reading this post and seeing this photo). Thank you, Jennie!!!

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    June 28, 2020 at 7:43 am

    That picture tells so many nice stories. I hope you have a great week, Jennie. ❤️

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  6. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    June 28, 2020 at 8:20 am

    A precious picture. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    June 28, 2020 at 8:59 am

    Yes, it is! And it never, ever gets old,

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  8. AJ's avatar AJ says:
    June 28, 2020 at 9:20 am

    Yup my worst class ever would sit and listen to me read, with no problems, forever

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  9. thoughtsnlifeblog's avatar thoughtsnlifeblog says:
    June 28, 2020 at 10:41 am

    Beautiful photos and post.

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  10. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    June 28, 2020 at 10:59 am

    I also believe that the peson reading is the one who is really creating the magic, with her skill, deication, and enthusiam. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  11. robertawrites235681907's avatar robertawrites235681907 says:
    June 28, 2020 at 1:45 pm

    REading is simply marvelous, Jennie. A wonderful picture.

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  12. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    June 28, 2020 at 3:13 pm

    This is a super photo, Jennie. You are locked on.

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  14. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    June 28, 2020 at 6:02 pm

    Powerful and beautiful! ❤ xo

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  15. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    June 28, 2020 at 7:08 pm

    Can’t beat reading a story to a kid!

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  16. Elizabeth's avatar Elizabeth says:
    June 28, 2020 at 8:20 pm

    Wonderful. Thanks for a smile on this day of dismal national news.

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  17. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    June 28, 2020 at 10:16 pm

    The best feeling is when you have them in the palm of your hands.

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  18. TanGental's avatar TanGental says:
    June 29, 2020 at 4:58 am

    I wonder who’s the most hypnotised by the experience

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  19. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    June 29, 2020 at 7:53 am

    Gorgeous, Jennie.

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  21. calmkate's avatar calmkate says:
    June 29, 2020 at 10:20 pm

    Looks like you are both really enjoying yourselves!

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  22. frenchc1955's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    June 29, 2020 at 11:01 pm

    Jennie, this is wonderful!

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  23. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    June 30, 2020 at 6:18 pm

    Marvelous Jennie. This gave me a huge smile. LOL, if you knew what kind of day I’ve had, then you’d realize what an accomplishment that was. ❤ Hugs on the wing.

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  24. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    July 1, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    A picture paints a thousand words…. Your heading Title spoke volumes Jennie… And shows just how much your story telling means.. ❤ 🙂

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  25. Saibal Barman's avatar Saibal Barman says:
    July 3, 2020 at 1:00 pm

    Destimy has led me to your page…am grateful for his gracious act….
    The image tells me tales of my childhood…the best years of my learning in life while my mom would read loud as your London hears….I leanrt unknowingly the best of my life without attempting to listen to even…..yes, it is the best when soul reads, bares the purity it bears and shares the light it carries and cares for the lamp to keep aflame through generations…
    Wonderful poetic self…..and profoundly inspiring..
    my regards

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