Gloria

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Jennie

Gloria has returned from the spa, looking refreshed and happy.
She will spend the weekend with me at home,
and meet the children at school next week.
She is excited!

Jennie

About Jennie

I have been teaching preschool for over thirty-five 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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53 Responses to Gloria

  2. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more says:
    September 23, 2022 at 7:25 am

    Sorry for the delay, Jennie! But “Gloria” plopped up in my reader. She looks beautiful, and i love her ringle sox. Lol Best wishes, Michael

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    • Jennie says:
      September 23, 2022 at 8:48 pm

      She really does look beautiful. I’m so glad you like her socks. She will tell the children all about them…and her hat, and that black is her favorite color. Everyone loves Gloria!

      Reply
  3. Dan Antion says:
    September 23, 2022 at 8:20 am

    Ready for another year of love and care.

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  4. Liz Gauffreau says:
    September 23, 2022 at 9:02 am

    Gloria’s back! Hurray!!

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  5. beetleypete says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:10 am

    They are going to love her! Enjoy your weekend with Gloria, Jennie. 🙂
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  6. John W. Howell says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:31 am

    She looks years younger. Where is that spa?

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  7. johnrieber says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:38 am

    Is she a seasonal friend? An October visitor I’m guessing? Love it!

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    • Jennie says:
      September 25, 2022 at 8:39 am

      Hi John, no she isn’t seasonal. She’s diversity/empathy/kindness and becomes very popular every year. Gloria is not a witch, she just happens to like black, and she’s old and not pretty. That’s the sort of person children would shy away from, so Gloria comes to the classroom as a very shy person who used to be at another school where they called her a ‘witch’. She naturally draws children in to care for her. Over the years Gloria has been on family vacations, graduations, the Red Sox parade in Boston, mountain climbing, Christmas… and has been a cow and a dinosaur when trick-or-treating. She’s one of the best things I have done in teaching.

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  8. Ally Bean says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:43 am

    The look on her face. She looks like she’s ready to get on with things, NOW!

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  9. Alethea Kehas says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:53 am

    There’s nothing like a good spa day 😁

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  10. circadianreflections says:
    September 23, 2022 at 11:05 am

    How fun for her and the class!

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  11. walkingoffthechessboard says:
    September 23, 2022 at 11:10 am

    It looks like Gloria is ready to step into the school spotlight. I am sure the children will be as excited to see her as she obviously is to see them.🙂

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    • Jennie says:
      September 23, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      You are right. She will be very shy, and the children will reach out to her. She is the ‘poster child’ of understanding and acceptance. She has been to high school graduations, vacations, the Red Sox parade, and more. Everyone loves Gloria.

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  12. Ritu says:
    September 23, 2022 at 12:24 pm

    She looks refreshed! I hope it lasts, Gloria!

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  13. D. Wallace Peach says:
    September 23, 2022 at 12:32 pm

    She looks rested and refreshed, Jennie, all ready for school.

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  14. laura bruno lilly says:
    September 23, 2022 at 3:51 pm

    Ah, the Spa – refreshed and renewed. I get first hugging rights!
    🙂

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  15. quiall says:
    September 23, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    It sounds like she is ready to love the new year.

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  16. beth says:
    September 23, 2022 at 5:14 pm

    I’d love to go to her spa!

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    • Jennie says:
      September 23, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      She ‘spends the summer in Maine’ and then goes to the spa (dry cleaners.) They love Gloria, and always treat her the same way I do. They understand she is real. ❤️

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  17. petespringerauthor says:
    September 23, 2022 at 10:20 pm

    We all need a little tune-up once in a while.

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  18. Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    September 24, 2022 at 6:15 am

    This is splendid, Jennie. Hugs on the wing.

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  19. insearchofitall says:
    September 24, 2022 at 9:49 am

    As gorgeous and glorious as ever. I’d love to hear about that spa. 🙂

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  20. Jacqui Murray says:
    September 24, 2022 at 10:24 am

    What a wonderful connection for each class to prior classes!

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  21. Darlene says:
    September 24, 2022 at 11:38 am

    Gloria is looking spiffy. The kids will love her.

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  23. srbottch says:
    September 26, 2022 at 8:15 am

    Who doesn’t need a little pampering on occasion? She looks refreshed. You rock, Gloria!

    Reply
  24. bosssybabe says:
    September 27, 2022 at 4:10 pm

    Aw I am excited to see what your new students think of Gloria and see their love grow for her 🙂

    Reply

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