The sun is setting on the new fallen snow
Large pines rest their snow laden boughs,
ready for a winter’s night.
Night falls
and the young trees gleam,
wearing snow like children
who were sledding and playing outside today.
First snow. No school. Beautiful trees. Happy children.
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 
Better you than me, Jennie
Haha! This was the first plowable snow, but just six inches, enough to be beautiful and fun for children.
Lovely.
Thank you.
The snow is fun for dogs, too. Mr. Johnson went wild with rolling in the new-fallen snow today.
I bet he did!
😀
beautiful words – lovely picture 🙂
Thank you, Jen.
Just beautiful x
😍
we use snow to keep our beer cold.
Of course! 😀
❤
Sounds like a great day all around.
This looks so beautiful!
It is! There is something special about the first snowfall.
Waiting to see it properly, here in the new house. We’ve experienced a dusting, so far!
I hope you get a pretty snowfall.
Perfect!
🙂
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Thank you!
Lovely snowyness.
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Thank you, Michael!
:-)) Thank you as well for the news, Jennie! Enjoy your vacation. xx Michael
Amazing, it looks like wonderful, in your region, Jennie! I am sure the children will have a lot of fun. Have a nice weekend! xx Michael
It is very pretty. The first snow is always the most beautiful. The children had a grand time!
Wonderful! Here yesterday we also got snow again. Enjoy you weekend, Jennie! xx Michael
You too, Michael!
It looks amazing, Jennie. love snow because I was born in deep winter, in January. On my birthday there was sledging or skiing, igloos were built and snowmen were made. And sometimes there were even snowdrops outside. I love winter!
Jennie, I wish you all the best!
Rosie from Germany
Thank you, Rosie.
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Your image of ‘trees wearing snow like children’ warms my soul.
I’m so glad, Laura. Thank you!
It looks lovely, and your words suit it so well.
(But I don’t want any. 🙂 )
Best wishes, Pete.
Haha! Best to you, Pete, and thank you.
I remember those days, in PA. My daughter didn’t go to work yesterday because of snow. Lovely, Jennie.
Thank you, Jacqui. I think the first snow is always the best and most exciting.
Poetic and beautiful!!
Thank you, Deborah!
Enjoyable read. Beautiful pics!
Thank you.
Lovely, Jennie… ❤
Thank you, Bette. 💕
beautiful words to go with the photos. Glad the children got a snow day, and not a Zoom day…
Thank you, Jim. Yes, here’s to a snow day and not a Zoom day.
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Beautiful, Jennie.
Thank you, Norah.
My dear friend who teaches(guides I guess) Montessori toddlers told me of a black and white picture book of “Stopping By Woods On a Snowy Evening” with splashes of color. Later I looked out the window here and spotted one male cardinal, bright red amid the inches of white snow. Too lovely.
Oooo… what a treat to see. I will have to look for that book!
HI Jennie, this is a terrific poem and I love the pictures of snow. I don’t like experiencing snow, as my blood is thin and acclimatized to heat, but I love looking at it.
Most people prefer to be on the inside looking out. I enjoy writing poetry from time to time. Best to you, Robbie.
It’s like a hush falls over the world when it snows. I always love the snow. There is no experience to compare with it. Just beautiful, Jennie.
Yes! That quiet is like nothing else. Thank you, Marlene.
First snow is always anticipated and beautiful. After awhile, it’s enough, lol ❤
Exactly!!
So beautiful 💖.
Thank you.
I hope I could be there….😥