Today’s Quote

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Jennie

Soul Gatherings

We do not stop playing because we grow old.
We grow old because we stop playing.

~ Benjamin Franklin ~
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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty 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 am highlighted in the the new edition of Jim Trelease's bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at both the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital.
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31 Responses to Today’s Quote

  2. beetleypete says:
    August 19, 2020 at 8:16 am

    Ben nailed that! 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

    Reply
  3. beth says:
    August 19, 2020 at 8:19 am

    Ben was spot on

    Reply
  4. Opher says:
    August 19, 2020 at 9:21 am

    Great quote. Fortunately, I’ve never stopped.

    Reply
  5. Teagan R. Geneviene says:
    August 19, 2020 at 10:30 am

    That is so very true, Jennie. Play is important no matter what one’s age. Hugs on the wing.

    Reply
  6. petespringerauthor says:
    August 19, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Fantastic quote! So much wisdom in those words! One of my favorite parts of the typical school day was taking part in P.E. “with” my students. They never were quite sure what to make of their teacher running around playing games with them, other than it made them laugh to see a teacher acting like a kid.

    Reply
  8. Miriam Hurdle says:
    August 19, 2020 at 5:30 pm

    It has so much truth in it!

    Reply
  9. Liz Gauffreau says:
    August 19, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    What a great quote! I would not have expected it from Ben Franklin.

    Reply
  11. OIKOS™-Editorial says:
    August 20, 2020 at 7:56 am

    Cant regret. 😉 Wonderful said. Thank you for this motivating piece, Jennie!

    Reply
  12. Shoes says:
    August 22, 2020 at 8:00 pm

    Absolutely! We must keep playing, keep wondering, and keep exploring.

    Reply

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