Monthly Archives: January 2021

Bloggers as Friends

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Pete Springer:
Photo credit to Armin Rimoldi on Pexels When I started writing less than two years ago, I had no clue what I was doing in the blogging world. I had written a memoir/advice book about…

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Robots! An Unexpected S.T.E.M. Moment in Preschool

Posted on January 22, 2021 by Jennie

S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is ‘on the list’ for educators.  America has been playing catch-up. Preschoolers?  Yes, they love science and exploring.  Yes, they love their devices.  Yes, they love building and figuring it out.  Yes, they love … Continue reading →

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And so it begins — a New School Year – #readilearn — Norah Colvin

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Jennie

Teachers around Australia are already thinking about how they will organise their classrooms to maximise learning when the new school year begins at the end of January. They are as excited as the children with hopes and expectations of a … Continue reading →

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When Gloria Was Away…

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Jennie

In case you were wondering where Gloria was and what she was doing during our big school move and also our holiday break; she was with a child and his family.  They sent me this email today: Hey Jennie, We … Continue reading →

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Welcome Back, Gloria

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Jennie

Gloria is back in the classroom.  She has a new stool, which she loves.  She is close to the children and all the action.  She can look out of the windows when we’re on the playground.  Of course the children … Continue reading →

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The New School Opening… Part 3

Posted on January 10, 2021 by Jennie

Emmett painted this picture of walking into school on the first day. Do you see the sun?  That came straight from Emmett’s heart. Yes, there was even more that happened over the first days of school.  On our science table … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Blogger Daily – Monday 4th January 2020 – Carol Taylor, Jennie Fitzkee, Judith Barrow

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine:
Welcome to the first of the blogger daily posts this week with some links to articles I am sure you will enjoy.. The first post today is from food writer Carol Taylor with her…

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Today… the New School Opening

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Jennie

My previous post was ‘the night before’ opening school in our newly renovated building.  Here is what happened : First things first- we opened ‘the box’, the one children packed up with their treasures so they could be part of … Continue reading →

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The Night Before… the New School Opening

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Jennie

It’s the night before the opening of our newly renovated school.  I’ve done all I can do before children arrive tomorrow morning.  You know how hard a move is, and this was a major one.  Teachers have worked long and … Continue reading →

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On the Lighter Side

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on By Hook Or By Book:
https://youtu.be/fn3KWM1kuAw

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