Beating the Heat

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jennie

Who doesn’t want to jump in the pool with all their clothes on!

Be brave, live like a child.  I promise you it is wonderful.

Jennie

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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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67 Responses to Beating the Heat

  1. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    August 3, 2022 at 9:44 pm

    My immediate thought was it sure would be nice to jump in a pool free from the encumbrance of ANY clothing. (But not in someone else’s pool, of course.)

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  2. beth's avatar beth says:
    August 3, 2022 at 11:07 pm

    so glad you did!!

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  3. Mchat's avatar Mchat says:
    August 3, 2022 at 11:08 pm

    Ah…It is so exhilarating! And you do look so happy:)

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  4. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    August 4, 2022 at 1:32 am

    We should all be kids for a few minutes each day. Show everyone we still know how to have fun, regardless of age.

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  5. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    August 4, 2022 at 2:01 am

    Never lose that joy, Jennie!

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  6. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    August 4, 2022 at 2:57 am

    You are amazing!! This is why you will be young forever. Sending love and hugs.

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  8. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    August 4, 2022 at 6:01 am

    Great advice, Jennie! If I had a pool I might be sleeping in it. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  10. GP's avatar GP says:
    August 4, 2022 at 7:09 am

    Jennie, you’re a hoot!! I wish we had more characters like you around!

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  11. lisakunk's avatar lisakunk says:
    August 4, 2022 at 8:18 am

    I agree. After doing yard work recently I jumped right in the lake in capris and t shirt. So fun and refreshing. Play is therapeutic.

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  12. srbottch's avatar srbottch says:
    August 4, 2022 at 8:26 am

    It’ll be so hot in Boston today that you may want to clothes the pretend blinds and jump in ‘sun naturel’. I see Liz already hinted at that.

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  13. walkingoffthechessboard's avatar walkingoffthechessboard says:
    August 4, 2022 at 11:17 am

    I haven’t done that in ages, Jennie. But today, I am very tempted to end that streak!

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  14. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    August 4, 2022 at 11:44 am

    Never had the urge. Jumping in with nothing on is more my speed. 😁

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  15. Jim Borden's avatar Jim Borden says:
    August 4, 2022 at 12:34 pm

    that pool looks quite tempting!

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  16. laura bruno lilly's avatar laura bruno lilly says:
    August 4, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    I’m all in! For those of us without a pool handy, there’s always the hose with a spray nozzle to surprise and delight others…HA!

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  17. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    August 4, 2022 at 1:45 pm

    Nice to be joyous and happy

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  18. quiall's avatar quiall says:
    August 4, 2022 at 4:55 pm

    Never lose your inner child.

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  19. Sue Dreamwalker's avatar Sue Dreamwalker says:
    August 4, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    LOVE it…. 🙂 Such a Happy Picture Jennie ❤

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  21. Bette A. Stevens's avatar Bette A. Stevens says:
    August 5, 2022 at 1:07 pm

    Indeed!

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  22. Kelly's avatar Kelly says:
    August 5, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    Just found your blog! Love this post. You are an inspiring lady

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  23. bosssybabe's avatar bosssybabe says:
    August 5, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    hahaha you are brave! Hope it was a clear, hot day! 🙂 Looks fantastic!!!

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  24. joszydon's avatar joszydon says:
    August 5, 2022 at 4:52 pm

    Loved doing that right from childhood, and still do till today, kudo’s

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  27. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™- Art, Books & more says:
    August 7, 2022 at 11:36 am

    When it’s going on with this heat in summer, i think i will also dig a pool in our yard. 😉 I once read that there is supposed to be a spring under our house. Let’s hope i will be able to stop the water then. Lol Best wishes, and enjoy swimming. The next winter is arriving for sure. xx Michael

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  30. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    August 8, 2022 at 8:52 pm

    Yay for you Jennie. Showing us how it’s done! 🙂 ❤

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  32. sprightlydaffodils's avatar sprightlydaffodils says:
    September 16, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    Thanks a lot, Jennie. To be childlike and also sometimes childly is such a fine feeling. Please take care. Health and happiness always 🌳 🌻 🍀

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