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

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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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60 Responses to Valentines and Love

  1. beetleypete's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar Sue Vincent says:
    February 13, 2021 at 6:34 am

    That’s beautiful… and especially so for Gloria 🙂

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  4. quiall's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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. Nelsapy's avatar Love Alone says:
    February 13, 2021 at 12:32 pm

    Reblogged this on Love and Love Alone.

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

    Happy Valentines to yourself and Gloria.

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

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie.

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  15. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    February 13, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Perfectly LOVE-ly! 💞

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  16. Lori-ize it!'s avatar 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's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    February 13, 2021 at 5:30 pm

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

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  18. frenchc1955's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar Miriam Hurdle says:
    February 13, 2021 at 9:26 pm

    Happy Valentine’s Day, Jennie!

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  21. petespringer's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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's avatar 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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