Thank You, Dave. Joy Truly is a Magic Word.

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Jennie
Joy is the magic word by 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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41 Responses to Thank You, Dave. Joy Truly is a Magic Word.

  1. Victoria's avatar Victoria says:
    February 5, 2025 at 9:17 am

    Thank you both so much…Jennie and Dave. 💕

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  2. Ally Bean's avatar Ally Bean says:
    February 5, 2025 at 9:38 am

    How fun to read something evergreen that you wrote back then, still relevant today. Dare I say it is magical?

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  4. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    February 5, 2025 at 11:18 am

    Yes to learning and yes to joy while you’re at it!

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  5. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    February 5, 2025 at 12:42 pm

    A message of joy to all teachers.

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  6. Prior...'s avatar Prior... says:
    February 5, 2025 at 1:50 pm

    Thirty years of wonder…. 🙂

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  8. lyndhurstlaura's avatar lyndhurstlaura says:
    February 5, 2025 at 2:15 pm

    I couldn’t get Jennie’s page to accept a Like or a Comment, despite having subscribed. Let this be my Like instead. WP doing what it does. 🙂 😦

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  9. beth's avatar beth says:
    February 5, 2025 at 4:12 pm

    Wonderful, Jennie

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  10. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor says:
    February 5, 2025 at 7:10 pm

    I saw Dave’s post right before I went out the door but didn’t have time to read it, Jennie. Heading back over there in a few minutes. I noticed it was from 2015, which immediately sparked my interest.

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  11. Dave Williams's avatar Dave Williams says:
    February 6, 2025 at 10:48 am

    I’m very glad that your beautiful and uplifting post is included in the project. Thank you for joining! 🌞🙏

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  12. beetleypete's avatar beetleypete says:
    February 6, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Dave spotted the excellence of your post. I hope his reblog reaches more teachers.

    Best wishes, Pete.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      February 6, 2025 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you, and I do, too. It certainly reached a lot of readers, but who knows how many teachers. Honestly, I have to write that book I keep meaning/wanting to write. Best to you, Pete.

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  13. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    February 6, 2025 at 1:53 pm

    Jennie, I’m so glad you brought this wonderful post out to re-share. Dave wrote a lovely introduction for it at his blog. Big hugs.

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      February 6, 2025 at 3:01 pm

      It is YOU who deserves the thanks for steering me in Dave’s direction. I’m so glad, too. He wrote a beautiful introduction, and many, many people have read the post. Mega hugs, Teagan. 💕

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  14. D. Wallace Peach's avatar D. Wallace Peach says:
    February 10, 2025 at 6:05 pm

    A lovely post, Jennie. I’m so glad you participated in Dave’s challenge. ❤

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  15. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    February 12, 2025 at 10:15 am

    Joy in doing anything is good and for children especially. Nice post Jennie.

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