It is raining cats and dogs today. I went outside to check on Julia, our baby frog who has taken up residence in our pool. The children named the frog Julia. The vote was unanimous. Julia was nowhere to be seen. Smart girl, in all this rain.
Along the way to check on Julia, walking with my head down, I spotted a weed and pulled it up. To my surprise, it was attached to a walnut. It wasn’t a weed after all, it was the beginning of a walnut tree! I looked at the leaves, and sure enough, they are the same as the walnut trees on our property. It is so tiny! Won’t the children be excited to plant the tree at school!
Things happen in threes. I wonder what Tiny #3 will be.
Jennie
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.
A Teacher's Reflections 
The kids are going to love that tiny walnut tree. I can already picture the excitement, followed by reading up on walnuts. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
I think so, too! I’m doing a week of summer camp, so that’s how the children are involved. I’m so glad it worked out this way.
I have never done that–the baby walnut tree. What a treat for your classes.
Fingers crossed it grows!
Julia??? 🙂 Goodness. She’s gone to feast on something yummy that comes out in the rain.Probably under a large plant. I hope the walnut tree replants and takes off. The kids will love seeing that grow. I have a half dozen pine trees that seeded themselves in my yard. Not in the best spot but God said they should be there so who am I to argue. 🙂 They made it through the ice storm so they get to stay. Looking forward to more adventures here.
Children always surprise me. I figured the name would be Froggy, or something similar. Isn’t Julia a lovely name? I think you did the right thing with your pine trees. God has a plan, and we should respect that. Here’s to more adventures!
Keep your eyes peeled! Number three could be right around the corner…
It usually happens that way. I’ll be in the ready.
Hurrah for Julia and the baby walnut tree! Are walnuts forbidden (like peanuts) in school settings? Or can you eat and cook with them (and maybe with some walnut oil) during your week of summer learning and fun?
Yes, all nuts are forbidden. Still, planting a tree is a pretty cool thing. Thank you, Will!
Oh, how exciting!
It was! 😀
Of such tiny miracles is our rich life made! Hugs xx
Beautifully said, Joy!
JULIA?? Well, there goes my idea of kissing the frog to turn him back into a prince.
Love the walnut planting project.
Haha! Thanks, Anneli! 🙂
What a precious miracle. I think it’s totally fascinating that Julia planted that tree for the kids to find when she went away! ;-)🐸
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Win the lottery, probably😎
Now that would be a great #3. 😀
How exciting to find the beginning of the walnut tree! Keep us updated. 🙂
It was very exciting! 😀
How cool! I like the name they gave the frog too.
Children come up with the best ideas. 😀
They do! 🥰
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That tree is a find. We found a pecan tree but sadly it didn’t make it. Good luck with the walnut.
I think the chances of making it are slim, but at least children will experience planting a tree.
Yes. They can also experience the mircle of life and its cycles no matter how it turns out.
Absolutely! Are you sure you weren’t a teacher early on? 🙂
Wanted to be. Did training programs which was fun.
You are a natural. 🙂
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I hope the children like the walnut tree. What a wonderful thing to find. A frog, a tree, you’re on a roll, Jennie.
It was wonderful! Now I just have to find #3. 🙂
The best things come in small packages…so happy to hear Julia went on to greener, wetter ‘pastures’!
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They certainly do, Laura. Maybe Julia will return when the sun comes out. 🙂
What a great find!
It felt like finding treasure. 🙂
A walnut tree is a cool find, hope it takes!
I do, too!
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Thank you, Michael!
You are welcome, Jennie! 🙂
Thats true learning by doing. Honestly i never have not seen a tiny walnut tree, before. 😉 Now they have to find a Romeo for Julia. :-)) xx Michael
I had never seen one either. I do hope Julia finds her Romeo. 🙂
Lol – Lets hope so, Jennie! Thank you for telling about your wonderful way of teaching. Have a beautiful week! xx Michael
Thank you, Michael!
🙂 You are welcome, Jennie! Enjoy the rest of the week! xx Michael
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Don’t know about anything but reading this brought smile on ma face ☺️😂😂
I’m glad.
Oh wow! That’s so exciting.
Yes, it was!
Oh, what fun–and such a learning opportunity for the children!
It was really fun. I love when these opportunities pop up so I can seize the moment.
Those are always the best! I find the same thing happens in the workplace. The best ideas don’t come in meetings. The ideas that can be seized as opportunities come from conversation among colleagues.
Exactly!
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Great one
Thank you.