Today’s Quote

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Jennie

I will never forget, but will my students never forget? Have my teachings of Memorial Day through songs, books, and the American flag been remembered? Have they passed down a sense of patriotism? Roshan remembers. He told me so. “I remember learning about the American flag and singing patriotic songs in the Aqua Room and the activities on patriotic holidays.” His Eagle Scout project is interviewing veterans for the Library of Congress archives. Thank you Theresa for this post.

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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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28 Responses to Today’s Quote

  2. willedare's avatar willedare says:
    May 31, 2021 at 9:57 am

    Yes. I have been listening to radio programs and watching TV shows which underscore how freedom is NOT free. So many people have lost their lives, so many ecosystems have been damaged in order for less autocratic forms of government to continue to exist. How encouraging to know that lessons learned in the Aqua Room are continuing to ripple in Roshan’s life!

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      May 31, 2021 at 6:59 pm

      A rousing hear, hear, Will. And a big thank you. Yes, it’s good to know that the ripple effect is working. I’m so proud of Roshan. He’s headed to Yale in the fall. He’s as kind as he is smart.

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  4. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    May 31, 2021 at 11:43 am

    This is marvelous, Jennie. I’m happy you shared with us. Hugs on the wing!

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  5. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    May 31, 2021 at 12:27 pm

    A powerful quote, so appropriate for your remembrance today.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  6. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    May 31, 2021 at 2:37 pm

    💜🙏🏼

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  8. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    May 31, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    How exciting that Roshan is a part of the Library of Congress veterans’ oral history project!

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  9. Norah's avatar Norah says:
    June 2, 2021 at 7:29 am

    Great quote, Jennie. Freedom comes at too high a price for many.

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  10. frenchc1955's avatar frenchc1955 says:
    June 3, 2021 at 5:15 pm

    Jennie, thank you so much!

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  11. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™-Editorial says:
    June 6, 2021 at 9:05 am

    I also love the powerful quote, and hope you all had a wonderful remembrance day. Its so important, just in a time of so many deniers. xx Michael

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