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The 4th of July – America’s declaration of independence. I teach children about the American flag, and patriotism. It’s important. Best of all, children often lead the way. Their interests are the springboard for the best learning.
The 4th of July is far more than the Boston Pops concert, fireworks, and a barbecue. It’s remembering our freedom, and how we got there. In order to do that, we sing! Children embrace music, and patriotic songs continue to be at the top of of the popularity list, year after year.
Music makes the 4th of July special.
Each year the favorite song is different, from “This Land is Your Land” to “God Bless America”. Those songs have inspired the children to design quilts that are permanent displays.
And this year’s favorite song?
“God Bless the USA” with the Singing Sargents
To all my friends across America, have a safe and happy holiday.
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
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I love that version of God Bless the USA. Happy Independence Day, Jennie!
I’m so glad! I think it’s one of the best. Many thanks, Deborah.
Happy Independence Day, dear Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Many thanks, Pete. Best to you.
Happy 4th of July, Jennie!!
Thank you, Darlene!
thanks, Jennie, we especially need this now – happy 4th!
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Happy 4th Jennie!
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Happy 4th July, Jennie.
Thank you, Stevie.
Happy 4th of July!!! 💖
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Doesn’t get any better than that song. Happy 4th, Jennie!
Agree! Happy 4th to you, Jacqui. 🇺🇸
Happy Fourth Of July Jennie!
Thank you, Brian. Same to you! 🇺🇸
Happy Fourth of July!
The same to you, Cathy! 🇺🇸
One of the things I miss with my students is singing patriotic songs with them. They loved A Grand Old Flag. God bless you and Steve, Jennie.
Big smiles here, Pete. Children singing patriotic songs is the best. I often find myself singing America the Beautiful. It was Milly’s favorite. 🇺🇸
A good day to remember fond memories of Milly the quilter.
OMG, Steve and I are watching the Boston Pops 4th of July concert, which we do every year. There was a poet who was portraying Katherine Lee Bates (writer of the song) telling her story from 1893 in Colorado to when she wrote the story. It was just wonderful!!! I think Milly was watching and listening, too.
A Happy Fourth of July to you and hubby, Jennie
Thank you, John. I hope the girls aren’t scared by fireworks.
They are okay with them. Thanks, Jennie.
Good!
We all fly the flag up and down our street. It celebrates the country.Not one political party or another can lay claim to it.
Hear, hear!
Thank you, Jennie.
You’re welcome, Liz.
Happy Independence Day, Jennie.
Thank you, Dan.
A fabulous song to share, Jennie. I hope you had a wonderful 4th. Hugs.
I’m so glad you like this song! I hope your 4th was good, too. Hugs!
Happy Independence Day dear Jennie 😊💓
Thank you, Kamal!
Always welcome Jennie 😊
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I love that version of the song. I hope you had a wonderful 4th of July, Jennie.
I do, too! It was a relaxing and fun day. Best to you, Carla.