The 4th of July – America’s declaration of independence. I teach children about the American flag, and patriotism. It’s important. Best of all, children often lead the way. Their interests are the springboard for the best learning.
The 4th of July is far more than the Boston Pops concert, fireworks, and a barbecue. It’s remembering our freedom, and how we got there. In order to do that, we sing! Children embrace music, and patriotic songs continue to be at the top of of the popularity list, year after year.
Music makes the 4th of July special.
Each year the favorite song is different, from “This Land is Your Land” to “God Bless America”. Those songs have inspired the children to design quilts that are permanent displays.
And this year’s favorite song?
“God Bless the USA” with the Singing Sargents
To all my friends across America, have a safe and happy holiday.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
Thank you, GP. As my grandmother would say, we’re cut from the same cloth. 🇺🇸
Yes we are!!
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how wonderful ,and happy 4th to you and yours, Jennie!
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Happy 4th of July, Jennie!
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I hope you enjoy the 4th, Jennie.
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Happy 4th Jukt, Jennie!
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Happy July 4th!!
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Happy Independence Day, Jennie! Thank you for inspiring our little citizens (and Big ones like me)! ❤️🤗🇺🇸
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I hope you have a happy day, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
It was delightful. Thank you, Pete.
And to you as well, Jennie. 🇺🇸
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Thank you, Jennie! I hope your fourth is going well.
It was delightful. Best to you, Liz.
I’m glad to hear it, Jennie!
Listening to a song I love… Grateful and proud. Amen! 🇺🇸💞
I feel the same way, Bette! 🇺🇸
Happy 4th to a great teacher who gives the children the basics of this important day.
Thanks so much, Don! 🇺🇸
Happy 4th!
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Happy 4th to you and yours, Jennie. Have a great July as well. Best, Bruce
Thank you, Bruce.
And there is some great music!
Yes!!
Wishing you a very Happy 4th July Jennie… God Bless ALL.. ❤
Thank you, Sue. 🇺🇸
Happy 4th of July to you and Steve! A special prayer for those unable to be with their families today.
Yes, indeed.🇺🇸 I hope you enjoyed the day, Pete.
Thanks for the musical celebration, Jennie. I hope you had a wonderful Fourth! ❤
Glad you enjoyed it, Diana! Best to you.
I trust that you had a wonderful holiday, Jennie, especially as part of a military family. God bless America!
I did, Steve. Thank you!
Hope you had a nice day, Jennie!
I did. Best to you, Jen!
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Thank you.
Hi Jennie, It sounds like you had a wonderful build up to the celebration.
Hi Robbie. Yes!
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Thank you.
I am a Chinese immigrant, grew up here and now retired. I am proud and happy to be an American! Please go out and vote come November! God Bless the USA!
That is wonderful!