Valentines and Love

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Jennie

~Valentines~
A gift, a symbol of love.
I received many today.

Gloria did, too.

In the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney,
“All You Need is Love.”

Jennie

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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60 Responses to Valentines and Love

  1. beetleypete says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:08 am

    How lovely that the children send cards to Gloria. She continues to inspire them in so many ways.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  2. Ritu says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:25 am

    How lovely, Jennie! And well deserved! Of course, they love you!

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  3. Sue Vincent says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:34 am

    That’s beautiful… and especially so for Gloria 🙂

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  4. quiall says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:54 am

    When children are exposed to love when they are very young it becomes a part of their life.

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  5. Darlene says:
    February 13, 2021 at 7:15 am

    Happy Valentines Day!! I´m not surprised that you got many Valentine’s cards and gifts, and Gloria too. So sweet.

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  6. beth says:
    February 13, 2021 at 7:30 am

    one of my favorite days, when they all send gifts of love to the others. (including us, luckily )

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  7. Liz Gauffreau says:
    February 13, 2021 at 8:37 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day to you, the Aqua Roomers, and Gloria, too!!

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  8. circadianreflections says:
    February 13, 2021 at 9:57 am

    Aww, that’s so wonderful! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, Gloria, and your students! 🥰❤

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  9. srbottch says:
    February 13, 2021 at 10:14 am

    Gloria looks younger in that great photo. Must be the hugs! Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie.

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  10. By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff says:
    February 13, 2021 at 11:21 am

    Love this! Happy Valentines Day to you, Gloria, and your Munchkins!🤗❤️

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  11. wordsfromanneli says:
    February 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm

    Sweet Gloria. Everyone loves her. She’s a very good teacher’s helper for providing a listening ear.

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  12. Love Alone says:
    February 13, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Reblogged this on Love and Love Alone.

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  13. thoughtsnlifeblog says:
    February 13, 2021 at 12:42 pm

    Happy Valentines to yourself and Gloria.

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  14. John W. Howell says:
    February 13, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie.

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  16. Lori from My Day in Pre-K and Lori-ize it! says:
    February 13, 2021 at 4:37 pm

    Valentine’s day always holds a special place in the early years of education. the kiddos are so excited and pleased to give and receive those little cards of happiness

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  17. frenchc1955 says:
    February 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Jennie, This is beautiful! Happy Valentine’s Day!

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  18. frenchc1955 says:
    February 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm

    Reblogged this on charles french words reading and writing and commented:
    Here is a lovely post from Jennie, the excellent teacher!

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  19. sjhigbee says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:27 pm

    How lovely that in these difficult times these lucky, lucky children have you and Gloria, Jennie…

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  20. Miriam Hurdle says:
    February 13, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie!

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  21. petespringerauthor says:
    February 14, 2021 at 1:16 am

    Giving valentines out was one of the sweet traditions at school. It is a chance to include everybody and feel the spirit of friendship and community. I’m glad Gloria got her share too.

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  22. Norah says:
    February 14, 2021 at 5:32 am

    That’s beautiful, Jennie. Valentines from children are very special.

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  24. D. Wallace Peach says:
    February 14, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie. What a cute post. And naturally Gloria got some love too. 🙂

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  25. robertawrites235681907 says:
    February 16, 2021 at 1:17 pm

    This really is a lovely Valentine’s day post, Jennie. I hope you are not being to badly impacted by the adverse weather.

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