Flowers and Children

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Jennie


Spring
Flowers are blooming.
Children are, too.
A blossom is a smile,
a warm hug,
the feeling of goodness,
a garden of 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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88 Responses to Flowers and Children

  1. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    April 24, 2021 at 4:09 pm

    Beautiful! And be happier knowing how much you helped them;bloom!

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  2. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    April 24, 2021 at 4:11 pm

    Good one, Jennie. Happy Spring

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  3. thebenneys's avatar thebenneys says:
    April 24, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    Wow this is inspiring, I really enjoyed this, and I do feel that you understand children. I have written about blooming with nature. Thank you, this has put a smile on my face and made me happy.

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  4. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    April 24, 2021 at 4:38 pm

    Lovely, just lovely.

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  5. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    April 24, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Your Aqua Roomers are indeed a blooming garden of children.

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  6. quiall's avatar quiall says:
    April 24, 2021 at 5:18 pm

    That is a perfect description!

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  8. insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
    April 24, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    Love this and so true. You are a good gardener of children. 😉

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      April 24, 2021 at 10:02 pm

      I was never a gardener until I was 50. And now, it is a parallel with children. Lucky me. Kindergarten is German for garden of children, but you probably know that.

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      • insearchofitall's avatar insearchofitall says:
        April 25, 2021 at 5:43 pm

        Yes, I knew that. I think I went to a day care for a little while in Germany. It may have been a kind of pre-school. I did Kindergarten here. I do know it was nothing like what we have here. You are still the best gardener of children I know. That’s a big and important job.

      • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
        April 27, 2021 at 7:13 am

        I wonder what the preschools in Germany are like now. Thank you, Marlene. Yes, it is a big and important job. You say the kindest things. 😊

  9. Mama Cass's avatar Mama Cass says:
    April 24, 2021 at 6:53 pm

    Gorgeous words paint an amazing picture.

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  10. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    April 24, 2021 at 7:11 pm

    Very nice, Jennie.

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  11. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    April 24, 2021 at 8:00 pm

    Delightful! ❤ xo

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  12. beth's avatar beth says:
    April 24, 2021 at 8:11 pm

    a garden of children – perfect

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  13. By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff's avatar By Hook Or By Book: Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff says:
    April 24, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    A garden of children. What could be lovelier?🥰

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  14. jilldennison's avatar jilldennison says:
    April 24, 2021 at 11:13 pm

    Simply lovely, my friend!

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  15. wordsfromanneli's avatar wordsfromanneli says:
    April 25, 2021 at 12:11 am

    So nice! A garden of children is a beautiful thing (as long as they all behave reasonably well).

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  16. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    April 25, 2021 at 1:40 am

    I like the analogy of flowers and children blooming.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      April 25, 2021 at 8:03 am

      The word kindergarten is German. Kinder means children and garten means garden. So every spring when the flowers bloom, I always think of kindergarten, a garden of children.

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  17. robbiesinspiration's avatar robbiesinspiration says:
    April 25, 2021 at 3:50 am

    This is a delightful poem, Jennie. Children are just like flowers.

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  18. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    April 25, 2021 at 5:20 am

    The fact that so many come back and see you long after they have left shows that you have not only helped them bloom, but nurtured their growth too. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  19. CarolCooks2's avatar CarolCooks2 says:
    April 25, 2021 at 9:18 am

    A lovely poem, Jennie and I am certain of your hand in allowing your pupils to bloom and grow Hugs xx

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  20. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    April 25, 2021 at 11:16 am

    So sweet, Jennie. Spring is such a glorious time. I’m glad the children are blooming. ❤

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  21. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    April 26, 2021 at 6:20 am

    A garden of children. Kindergarten. How lovely!

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  23. Mmeme Mbambo's avatar Rainbow says:
    April 27, 2021 at 10:40 am

    Wonderful simply beautiful

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  24. Shivangi's avatar Shivangi says:
    April 27, 2021 at 3:28 pm

    Beautiful 👏👏

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  25. Vivi's avatar Vivi says:
    April 27, 2021 at 5:49 pm

    “A garden of children ” That would be so beautiful!

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  27. Thattamma C.G Menon's avatar Thattamma C.G Menon says:
    April 28, 2021 at 7:59 am

    Beautiful surroundings and nature also 👍🏼🌹☘️

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  28. J.H.C STORIES's avatar J.H.C STORIES says:
    April 28, 2021 at 10:03 pm

    Aww that’s wonderful ❤️

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  29. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    April 29, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    Argh… Nothing nicer than a garden full of children’s laughter in play…. Loved your poem Jennie ❤

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  33. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Editorial says:
    May 2, 2021 at 8:43 am

    Lovely, and you are the gardener caring for them to bloom, Jennie! :-)) xx

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  35. Filarance's avatar Filarance says:
    May 3, 2021 at 4:27 pm

    It is really awesome friend, Jennie😊😊

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  36. Thotaramani's avatar Thotaramani says:
    May 8, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    May God Always keep you smiling and blessed.

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  37. Gauri the Dreamer's avatar Gauri the Dreamer says:
    June 12, 2021 at 10:00 pm

    Lovely poem! Simple, sweet, and eloquent.

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