Today’s Quote

Posted on May 27, 2021 by Jennie

How fortuitous to wake up to this wonderful quote this morning, after learning of the passing of Eric Carle yesterday.

Soul Gatherings

The great man is he who does not lose his child’s heart.

~ Mencius ~
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About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty-five 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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41 Responses to Today’s Quote

  1. Lokesh Sastya says:
    May 27, 2021 at 7:51 am

    Beautiful quote. It inspires me. Anything you see from a child’s perspective it becomes a lot more easier to understand.

    Reply
  2. Filarance says:
    May 27, 2021 at 8:28 am

    Wonderfully quote!

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    • Jennie says:
      May 27, 2021 at 7:37 pm

      I knew this would ‘fill you up’ the way it did me. How uncanny that I would read this quote right after his death. Meant to be. Thank you, Will.

      Reply
  6. Bette A. Stevens says:
    May 27, 2021 at 10:43 am

    Love it… Thanks for sharing, Jennie!

    Reply
  7. beetleypete says:
    May 27, 2021 at 11:39 am

    Appropriate indeed, Jennie. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

    Reply
  8. Ivan W. Lui says:
    May 27, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    A wise mind
    A childish heart
    A free soul

    And life’s just beautiful

    Reply
  9. Ritu says:
    May 27, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    This is most apt, and a wonderful quote!

    Reply
  10. Luanne says:
    May 27, 2021 at 4:08 pm

    What a sad day, but the quote is a lovely tribute.

    Reply
  11. janelendy says:
    May 27, 2021 at 8:23 pm

    In all aspects literally, read something like having a child’s mentality in approaching self, when dealing with mental health

    Reply
  12. petespringerauthor says:
    May 27, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    Kids love to see adults acting kidlike. It is a surefire way to put a smile on their faces.

    Reply
  13. CarolCooks2 says:
    May 28, 2021 at 2:32 am

    A sad loss to the literary world and a fitting quote…

    Reply
  15. Tofino Photography says:
    May 28, 2021 at 8:53 pm

    Love the quote Jennie but a tad sexist. Women feel just the same way.

    Reply
  16. Jacqui Murray says:
    May 29, 2021 at 11:38 am

    Didn’t know he died. What a loss for children and adults.

    Reply
  17. OIKOS™-Editorial says:
    May 29, 2021 at 6:17 pm

    A great quote. As i remembering, Carle always had said, in his heart he always was a child. What better one can say. Michael

    Reply
  18. Nitesh Kuchhal says:
    June 21, 2021 at 9:06 am

    Bruce Lee was not only good at martial arts, but also dancing. In 1958, he was named the Crown Colony Cha Cha dance champion of Hong Kong. (Hong Wrong).

    Reply

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