The Calm Before the Storm

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Jennie

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Mother Nature is giving us a delightful and playful calm
before tomorrow’s storm.
Wispy clouds are dancing, like children.

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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47 Responses to The Calm Before the Storm

  4. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    August 4, 2020 at 1:25 am

    This is a great poem, Jennie. Such a pretty picture it creates in my mind.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      August 4, 2020 at 7:34 am

      Thank you, Robbie. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Knowing the tropical storm that is headed our way, I couldn’t help but smile at what the sky was doing ahead of the storm.

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  5. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    August 4, 2020 at 3:10 am

    Stay safe, Jennie!
    I love cloud watching ☁️

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  6. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar jenanita01 says:
    August 4, 2020 at 3:22 am

    That is a perfect sky… almost dreamlike quality…

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  8. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    August 4, 2020 at 3:59 am

    Nice Jennie. You put it in words.

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  9. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    August 4, 2020 at 5:33 am

    Those clouds are teasing you. I hope you avoid the worst of the storm.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      August 4, 2020 at 7:46 am

      That’s exactly what they’re doing. It’s like giving your dog a treat before going to the vet. Still, it was a beauty. We’re slightly to the right of the storm, so we’ll get plenty of rain and wind. The yard will be thankful for the watering. Best to you, Pete.

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    August 4, 2020 at 7:15 am

    Yesterday was a beautiful day.

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  11. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    August 4, 2020 at 8:13 am

    Your photo perfectly captures the beauty of wispy clouds. We’re forecast to get strong winds and some rain late this afternoon.

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  13. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    August 4, 2020 at 8:56 am

    Storm’s a-coming. Stay safe, Jennie

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  15. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    August 4, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Lovely… Stay safe and well, Jennie!

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  16. circadianreflections's avatar circadianreflections says:
    August 4, 2020 at 10:34 am

    There’s a wonderful, and whimsical thought to go with those clouds!

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  17. Elizabeth's avatar Elizabeth says:
    August 8, 2020 at 4:31 pm

    There certainly were some exquisite clouds before that storm blew in and through.

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  18. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Publishing says:
    August 11, 2020 at 4:11 am

    Great foto! Like a painting. Honestly playing children sounding a little bit more. 😉 Best wishes, Michael

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