“Music is a moral law.
it gives soul to the universe,
wings to the mind,
flight to the imagination,
and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.”
~ Plato ~
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Jennie
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.
A Teacher's Reflections 
Plato was talking sense, no doubt about that.
Best wishes, Pete.
Yes, he was! Best to you, Pete.
And so say all of us! xx
Yes!
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Yes!
So very true. 🎶🎶
Yes! 😀
thanks, Jennie. and it’s so true
Yes, and thank YOU! 😍
Put anything to music and it’s memorable…how I learned the fifty states!
Really? Tell me more.
Plato was never put on hold and forced to listen to the elevator music.
But I have to agree, Jennie. A good singer could sing the telephone book and make it entertaining.
Well said, Don.
Yes absolutely true and music is to the soul. A lovely poem, Jennie.
Yes, indeed!
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Jennie, this is wonderful!
I’m glad you liked this as much as I did. I was pleasantly surprised it was from Plato.
I remember shuddering when introduced to atonal music in my music history class. I stick to music that soothes and inspires for sure.
Me, too.
That’s a marvelous quote, Jennie. Thanks for sharing it. Hugs.
Glad you liked it, Teagan!
Music is universal!
Yes!
Nice.
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That’s a great quote to share, Jennie.
Thanks, Dan!
“… wings to the mind… ” I love that!
Me, too!
A beautiful quote from Plato, Jennie. He understood. Thanks for sharing.
Yes, he really understood. Thank you, Diana!
I agree. That’s a great quote.
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He’s still right, from all the way back then. ❤
Yes!
Plato certainly knew what was what. I great quote, thanks.
Yes, he did! Thanks, Ally.
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Thank you.
Beautiful.
Thank you.
I love this and wholeheartedly agree.
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Thank you.