October at school is beautiful on the playground. I hope you enjoy the colors of the leaves and the videos. I took these today, and the children watched me. It made them look up, too. Life is short, enjoy nature.
The Marigolds are still blooming.
Red keeps peeking through the green.
The last sunflower
“Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” ~ Albert Einstein
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.
Albert Einstein was right! Gorgeous colours.
Yes he was! Thank you, Darlene.
I love watching Fall roll in as much as I do spring. Lovely images. I love that you did it when the children were watching. Stop and smell the
rosesfall leaves. I love the smell of the drying leaves and eventual fires that people start sitting around at this time of year.I feel the same way, Carla. I’m really glad the children looked up as I videoed. They need to look up at nature! Your memories make me smile.
Great way to start my day – viewing Fall fresh from the playground, complete with a kiddie soundtrack!
I haven’t listened to the kiddie soundtrack. 😀 I’m glad this started your day!
You hear it all day long, so it might have become a sort of ‘white noise’ to where you don’t notice it. The kiddie soundtrack is the musical voices against the wind of the kids on the playground around you as you took the vids. Have a great weekend!
Yes, it is nice! And it’s much like white noise for me. Happy weekend, Laura.
It is a magical time of year, good to share it with the little people 😘
Yes, indeed!
Fall is my favourite time of year. Love the quote by Einstein!
Mine, too. And I love Einstein’s quote. Best to you, Glen.
Thanks so much and to you as well.
Lovely photos and videos, Jennie. Hearing the children made me smile.
Thanks, Dan. I’m glad they made you smile!
I’m so glad that it made them look up to see the colours. Looking down works too, to see the often tiny wonders on the ground.
Best wishes, Pete.
Well said, Pete. You are spot on.
Yes, nature showing off again…I love “playgrounds” – where children get exercise, have social interaction with others in a positive way, and don’t stare into an electronic device…great pics and videos!
I feel the same way, John! Many thanks.
A beautiful time of the year.
Yes!
A perfect fall day to enjoy the outdoors!
Yes!
Those colours are gorgeous and glorious! I remember when autumn was like that here, with clear, crisp mornings, but for years now Welsh autumns have just been wet, windy, brown and soggy. Possibly something to do with climate change.
That’s unfortunate. I’m glad you have the memories.
Beautiful autumn colours, Jennie.
Thank you, Robbie.
Beautiful autumn colours, Jennie.
Beautiful photos, Jennie.
Thank you, John.
My husband and I are also enjoying the sights of the changing season!
I knew you would be!
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I love where we live, but we don’t get the beautiful fall colors that happen so many other places.
Do you get yellow, like Aspen? I feel lucky to see so many colors here in New England.
Wow bright and very colorful photos and videos. You certainly have a very beautiful autumn where you live.
Yes, we do. Thank you, Thomas.
At my old house I had Marigolds, now I’m missing them! It looks gorgeous there in the school yard. I’m so glad the children saw you and looked up too.
I bet you miss the marigolds. I love marigolds, and the children do, too. On the playground we take them apart and replant the seeds. The seeds are very cool! It was wonderful that the children looked up.
Hi Jennie,
Thank you for a beautiful post!
Hi Charles, you are welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
What a wonderful afternoon treat, Jennie. Thank you so much! 💝💝💝
You are welcome, Vicki! 💕
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There is just something about a beautiful blue autumn sky and changing colors of leaves that has its own special beauty. As New Englanders, I think we are lucky to enjoy this each year. Thanks for reminding all of us to pause and look up.
Yes, indeed! We’re lucky New Englanders. Looking up is huge.
How lovely that you have trees on your playground:). There aren’t many trees at Eliza’s school and it proved to be a huge problem when we had our heatwave from May through June and into July. She was telling me (she’s 8) that because they had no shade they had to stay inside all day and couldn’t go out at lunchtimes because it was too hot. I’m hoping they are going to start planting trees on the field for the children! However, they do have the loveliest garden:). I can’t quite believe the roses are still blooming, but then it’s been a weird year. Thank you for your lovely autumnal pics.
I do hope Eliza’s school gets trees planted. They’re so important, all year long. It’s sad to stay inside when it’s so hot. Thank goodness they have lovely gardens. I’m glad you enjoyed this post, Sarah.
Loved your autumn trees vids and the sound of children playing. 🥰
I’m so glad! 💕
Yes nature is so beautiful and lovely. All great colours Jennie ❤️
It is, especially the colors.