Monthly Archives: March 2022

peptoc.

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Jennie

Originally posted on I didn't have my glasses on….:
The kids at West Side Elementary in Healdsburg, Calif., handed out Peptoc hotline cards to help spread the word about the project — Amid a crush of heavy news from…

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Goodnight Moon – In French, Too

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Jennie

We are having a grand time in school learning about France.  Since we’re now singing the Days of the Week in French, I thought it would be fun to read our beloved “Goodnight Moon” (recited every day before chapter reading) … Continue reading →

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Blogger of the Week

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Jennie

I am honored to be the featured ‘Blogger of the Week’ over at Mitch Teemley’s blog.  He is terrific!  He tells the best stories, and has  humor and a heart that will make you want to know this blogger. When … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, storytelling, Teaching young children | Tagged , , | 48 Comments

Four Seasons of Our Wishtree

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Jennie

Last spring children made wishes and hung them onto a tree on the playground at school.  Wishes are important.  The tradition of a Wishtree is worldwide.  We were excited to make our very own.  Everyday those wishes would flutter, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, School, Teaching young children, wonder | Tagged , , | 84 Comments

My Grandmother Nan, and Art

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Jennie

Last week I told the story of my grandmother, Nan. Rose, My Nan, the Log House and Stories She was born and raised in a log house in West Virginia.  She was kind and strong.  She was the same age, … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, history, Inspiration, Love, museums, storytelling, The Arts | Tagged , , , , , | 75 Comments

Friday happy dance

Posted on March 5, 2022 by Jennie

Originally posted on bluebird of bitterness:
https://youtu.be/UDx3iCv2XCY

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Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Jennie

We celebrated the birthday of Dr. Seuss by reading many of his books today.  The rhyming is fun, and critical to children’s language and literacy development.  Dr. Seuss knew how to make learning fun! Then, things took a turn.  A … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, museums, reading, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , | 68 Comments