My Grandmother – Thank You, Sally

Posted on March 29, 2026 by Jennie
Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Guest Post – Who has influenced you the most in your life? – #Picasso, My Grandmother, and Me by Jennie Fitzkee
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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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36 Responses to My Grandmother – Thank You, Sally

  1. Karma's avatar Karma says:
    March 29, 2026 at 8:33 am

    I enjoyed your tribute to your grandmother. What a different life she would have lived from what we know today. Did you ever ask her about how she came to enjoy Picasso’s art?

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  2. willedare's avatar willedare says:
    March 29, 2026 at 9:52 am

    HURRAH for this loving ripple effect through time and space: “Art had an influence on Nan, Nan had an influence on me, and now I have an influence on children.”

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  3. Darlene's avatar Darlene says:
    March 29, 2026 at 10:12 am

    I enjoyed your story about your grandmother and how she influenced you. We owe so much to those who came before us and helped to shape us into who we are today! ❤️

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    • Jennie's avatar Jennie says:
      March 29, 2026 at 8:56 pm

      Yes, we certainly do, Darlene. In this fast-paced world, I worry that connections with grandparents are slipping away. I’m so glad you enjoyed this post.

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  4. srbottch's avatar srbottch says:
    March 29, 2026 at 10:12 am

    Excellent,, Jennie. You are carrying on that same influence to new generations. Nan would be proud.

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  5. wordsfromanneli's avatar wordsfromanneli says:
    March 29, 2026 at 11:24 am

    You were so lucky to have a grandmother like Nan. You’ve had some good influences in your life, Jennie, but the best part is that you’ve used them for good – to influence many young lives in a positive way.

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  6. John W. Howell's avatar John W. Howell says:
    March 29, 2026 at 2:31 pm

    A great memory of your Nan, Jennie.

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  7. Liz Gauffreau's avatar Liz Gauffreau says:
    March 29, 2026 at 3:05 pm

    A wonderful tribute to your beloved Nan!

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  8. Teagan Riordain Geneviene's avatar Teagan Riordain Geneviene says:
    March 30, 2026 at 11:01 am

    How lovely, Jennie. Big hugs.

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  9. beth's avatar beth says:
    March 30, 2026 at 3:03 pm

    A beautiful tribute to your grandmother, there are so many questions I wish I had asked my grandparents

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  10. dgkaye's avatar dgkaye says:
    March 31, 2026 at 9:03 pm

    This was a beautiful share Jennie 💜

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  11. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    April 2, 2026 at 6:30 am

    What an amazing tribute to your grandmother Jennie. Even I had a wonderful grandmother who took so good care of me. A great post Jennie 👍👍

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  12. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    April 3, 2026 at 1:44 am

    You are always welcome dear Jennie. Happy weekend ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  13. boundlessblessingsblog's avatar boundlessblessingsblog says:
    April 4, 2026 at 6:38 am

    Always welcome dear Jennie ❤️

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