Monthly Archives: February 2026

Bon Voyage, Gloria

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Jennie

Gloria is going to England!  Yes!  Fellow blogger/writer/poet Willow Willers at willowdot21  invited Gloria to come and visit her.  Willow has always loved my posts about Gloria.  Well, she just loves Gloria, and when you love someone, you need to be … Continue reading →

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12 Years!

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Jennie

Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 12 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging. Thank you to my fellow bloggers who are also dear friends, perhaps more than you realize. I can’t imagine being without … Continue reading →

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My Winter Olympic Memories – and More

Posted on February 17, 2026 by Jennie

My winter Olympic memories go way back.  Black and white TV.  Skating was done outside.  Most winter events were outside.  I remember watching skaters do compulsory figure 8s, following a track on the ice.  I watched Peggy Fleming.  She was … Continue reading →

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My Valentines

Posted on February 14, 2026 by Jennie

What could be better than valentinesfrom my school children?Nothing.I hit the jackpot of love.Happy Valentine’s Day. Jennie

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The Best Teaching – Not Always in the Classroom

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Jennie

When I stumbled across this post – lucky me – back in 2018, I couldn’t believe there was teaching at this high level by a school crossing guard.  I was electrified.  I was reading about more than teaching, I was … Continue reading →

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Go Patriots!

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Jennie

Gloria and Jennie are ready for the Super Bowl. Go Patriots! Jennie

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Children’s Affirmations

Posted on February 1, 2026 by Jennie

Affirmations trigger those important positive feelings.  When it comes to children, they need affirmations.  Big time.  They need to know they’re important.  They need to know they matter.  Affirmations help. Before chapter reading, we listen to and recite Goodnight Moon.  … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Mindfulness, self esteem, Teaching young children | Tagged , , | 81 Comments