A Song For the Ages – The Voices of Children

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Jennie

This is the song of the school year,
the song that makes me swell with joy, cry,
and feel so very proud to be teaching children.
Children are our future.

“Where words fail, music speaks”
~Hans Christian Andersen~

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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37 Responses to A Song For the Ages – The Voices of Children

  2. christinenovalarue's avatar christinenovalarue says:
    May 20, 2023 at 7:12 am

    💙💙

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  3. Ritu's avatar Ritu says:
    May 20, 2023 at 7:39 am

    Beautiful, Jennie 💛

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  4. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    May 20, 2023 at 9:27 am

    You’re the best, Jennie. I just posted this to my Facebook teacher group.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      May 21, 2023 at 10:04 am

      I’m so glad you liked it, Pete. What a moving, powerful, and feel-good song. I’m glad you posted it to your teacher group. I think I’ve listened to it a million times. ❤️

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  5. Alethea Kehas's avatar Alethea Kehas says:
    May 20, 2023 at 9:31 am

    What a beautiful, empowering song 💕

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  6. Lisa's avatar Lisa says:
    May 20, 2023 at 10:12 am

    Thank you, Jennie for sharing! And thank you, Inga, for sharing it with us at Groton Community School. Like Jennie, it has inspired us all!!

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  7. willowdot21's avatar willowdot21 says:
    May 20, 2023 at 11:32 am

    Beautiful video 💜💜

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  8. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    May 20, 2023 at 11:46 am

    They are indeed, Jennie. Thanks for posting the song.
    Best wishes, Pete.

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  9. Don Ostertag's avatar Don Ostertag says:
    May 20, 2023 at 11:58 am

    So very heartwarming. Thank you, Jennie

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  10. quiall's avatar quiall says:
    May 20, 2023 at 2:35 pm

    When I hear children sing I am filled with overwhelming feeling of… Hope.

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  11. Dan Antion's avatar Dan Antion says:
    May 21, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    This is beautiful, Jennie. Children are the future, and the ones in the Aqua Room are in good hands.

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  12. Opher's avatar Opher says:
    May 22, 2023 at 3:53 am

    Love it Jennie all amazing.

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  14. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    May 22, 2023 at 6:52 pm

    A moving video Jennie ❤

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  17. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more's avatar OIKOS™- Art, Books & more says:
    May 29, 2023 at 1:00 pm

    A great idea of choosing a permanent song for every year. xx Michael

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      May 30, 2023 at 8:46 pm

      It doesn’t happen every year, but when a great song comes along, it sticks! This is one of the best. Grab a tissue and be ready to smile at this song. Best to you, Michael.

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  18. Carla's avatar Carla says:
    June 9, 2023 at 11:42 am

    Wow, beautiful!

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