Jennie
New England
Bio: 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.
A Teacher's Reflections 
As a fellow teacher, I would love it if you could share some of my books with your students. The children at our school tell me how much they enjoy them. ‘Kydee’ had lots of giggles from the 3 and 4 year olds. My dream is to see my books in the hands of more children around the world. I hope you can share 🙂 https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Doig/e/B07BTPQJH7 Here are some reviews from our Grade 1 class:
First Graders Yaoundé Cameroon
“My favorat part is wen the new kid kame Zac and he toke the pensel and he was using it I like it becose I like the boy
I like when Petara penilse was flying and close his eyes and when he close his eyes he was flying in the air and when the boy bopt his hede
My farvret part was web the pencil was flying in the air and why I liked that part it is becuase I saw the pecnil in the air and he was emaning the he was flying
My favrit part was when she fly’s like an angel and I like angels becuse I am a cristan.
My favorite part in the book Petra pencil pines for pizza my favorite part is when she was imagagining she was a fairy.
The part that I like is when she fly and the flower around her body she fell the kid taked her and draw on the paper a threecher gave the kid the piselll he or she was happy It is my favorit part because she can fly and she had flower all around her I lik it because she can talk and she has arms”
= review written by first graders in Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Thanks, Deanna!
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Thanks so much!!
Hi Jennie. I just wanted to let you know I posted something for Teacher Appreciation Week yesterday that I think you might be interested in.🤗
I just saw this…and WOW! That is so kind and appreciated, Kim. I am humbled and full of joy, all at the same time. Thank you so much, Kim. I reblogged (of course) and will reply to comments. Off to school now with my feather pillow to show children what it is like- Ma is saving duck feathers for a featherbed. Always something fun!
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Thanks for sharing a bit of your story. For a long time, I said that high school teachers need to learn from elementary teachers on how to teach – and elementary teachers can learn suitable content from high school teachers to help avoid misconceptions.
…. but few listened.
Ah ha. What a shame, ‘cause you were right.
Many of my educational thoughts were against the norm, so I got used to rejection while knowing it was their loss, not mine.
Great attitude! And, I echo your thoughts. Emergent Curriculum is my middle name. 🙂. You’ll have to look up my Boston robot post one day. No way would a ‘regular’ teacher have done this. Apologies…I get excited about teaching. I’m on the road with hubby headed to see our grandchildren after a year and a half, in case you’re wondering why I have time to type.
I like that concept. I wish all teachers put it into practice. I watched a new teacher practice songs for their year-end event with families. It would have been perfect for a 2nd grade concert, not preschoolers. She’s a wonderful teacher, she just needs more experience.
Hello from an Indian teacher! Good to read and be here.
Thanks
Nara x
Hello, and thank you.
Jennie, FYI, the young man (#hood) who typed a string of numbers in the midst of our Response dialogue, means no harm. He’s autistic, and tends to think of everything in terms of numbers.
Thank you so much for telling me. I think I just liked his comment but didn’t leave a reply. It’s wonderful that he is reading/commenting. Of course he thinks of everything in terms of numbers!
I knew you’d understand. Blessings.
I absolutely understood. Blessings to you.
Hi Jennie! I’m writing a monthly column in the Groton Herald about inspiring local women and would like to feature you. I started it because there are so many amazing women in town and there’s so much we can all learn from their stories…Hope you will share your story and I know people will love it! They love you!
If you’re interested, please email me at bscofidio@gmail.com. It shouldn’t take more than a half hour.
Hi Barbara! That is so nice. Yes, I would be honored to be featured. I’ll email you tomorrow. Thank you!
Hi Jennie, I just wanted to clarify the repost on Craig Wilson’s USA Today column. It was a column he wrote at Christmas time on one occasion during his long career. It was not his final column. “A Glow In The Darkness Is The Best Gift Of All” is the name of his Christmas column. He wrote a column each Wednesday for years which was known as “The Final Word.” Sorry for any confusion there.
Hi Jennie, FYI I just reworded my opening paragraph to better explain this was one article written during Craig’s long career as a columnist working under the title “The Final Word.” Thanks for the reblog!
I made the correction, Bruce. Many thanks! 🎄
Thank you, and I’m sorry if I misunderstood. I read the post a number of times (because it was so good) and did not pick up on that. I feel badly. Do you want me to edit my reblog to reflect the changes?
No problem at all. Jennie. If you want to just edit your intro to the reblog and say it’s a holiday post worth reading or something along those lines, that would be fine. I actually had a couple of readers who thought the column was about me and my father, so don’t feel badly at all. It gave me a chance to make my post more clearer, which I did.
I will do that in the morning. Thanks!
Done!
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Thank you, Teagan!
Thank you, Teagan.
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Hi Jeannie,
Jihn Binfird here. I hope all is well with you and Steve. I’m just writing because I’ve been a little concerned about Steve. We were exchanging emails and have heard back after a few emails. I’m hoping everything is OK. It was really nice that I was finally able to find Steve as he was pretty instrumental in my choice if joining the NAVY along with dad of course. I did text him also but nothing back. It’s been a tough couple months here. Mom passed away on July 6th, peacefully at Abington Hospital where she worked for 43 years. We miss her alot.
Oh! I was watching some NAVY videos on YouTube and think I saw your son in one if them from VFA-213. You guys must be really proud of him.
Again, I pray you and Steve are well.
Sincerely,
John Binford
Hi John! So good to hear from you. As soon as I got home from work I told Steve about your comment on my blog. I was wagging my finger at him, because he hasn’t gotten back to you. He will! All is fine. Steve will catch you up on the news. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom.
hi Jennie,
I just want to reach out to say hello and hope all are healthy. mom passed on July 6th, and if that wasn’t enough, I’ve been diagnosed with noncurable metastatic prostate cancer. I’m on my third of six chemo treatments and heavy hormones treatments. Sure hasn’t been fun or what I thought would ever happen to me. My doctor’s won’t give a prognosis instead treating me with radiation for pain management, and the rest is for life extension and comfort. Very depressing time but I gotta keep fighting as someone has to care for Dave with his MS. We are currently trying to sell moms house and find an apartment that he will be able to manage should I pass before him wish is likely to happen.
I thought to write tonight because out if the blue I was watching an old football game on YouTube, San Diego vs Cincinnati, I never knew Scott would up at San Diego.
I hope Steve is doing well. please pass along a hello and a salute.
John Binford
Hi John. Good to hear from you. I’m so sorry to hear your sad news. My best to you and Dave. I hope you can sell the house and get Dave into an apartment. Keep fighting the cancer fight and know you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Steve says hi, and Scott Fitzkee is not a close relative, a distant cousin.
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john
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Thank you, Will!
Hi Jennie,
If you have a chance, could you check out my new children’s book?
Dragon’s Hanukkah just came out last month.