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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.

The Guest Reader – Age 6

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Jennie

Aaryan has been asking me for days to come into the classroom and be a guest reader.  “Jennie, I have the book in my backpack.  It’s the fish book.  They’re red and blue.  When can I come in and read?” … Continue reading →

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More Quotations on Reading

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://en.wikipedia.org) “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”                                                                                 Dr. Seuss ? (https://pixabay.com) “You don’t have to…

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar – 50th Anniversary

Posted on December 1, 2018 by Jennie

Fifty years.  That’s a very long time.  For a book to still be alive, vibrant, and read all over the world – fifty years later – is astounding.  The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, history, picture books, preschool, reading aloud, reading aloud, The Arts | Tagged , , , , , | 38 Comments

The Playground at Night

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Jennie

Light and Dark on the Playground In the dark and cold of December Children see new things The dark gives light and beauty To the starkness And when children return in the morning Blues and whites appear Colors that were … Continue reading →

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A Story of Reading Aloud

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Jennie

Author Kate DiCamillo tells a childhood story of her teacher reading aloud, when she was in second grade.  It is powerful.  She remembers every detail… including the class bully. “It’s 1972, and I’m 8 years old and in second grade … Continue reading →

Posted in books, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, storytelling | Tagged , , , , , , | 63 Comments

Quotations on Gratitude

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://it.wikipedia.org) “Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”                                                                               Marcel Proust ? (https://en.wikipedia.org) “When we give cheerfully…

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Thanksgiving Travel – Bridges and Gold

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Jennie

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” –E.B. White- Traveling across the new Tapen Zee Bridge in New York Opened wide a doorway to new adventures.  Bridges do that.  The sky was excited.  I felt it, too. … Continue reading →

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The New Erma Bombeck

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Jennie

Barb Taub is hilarious.  Laugh out loud, tears streaming down your face hilarious.  She is today’s version of the Erma Bombeck of the ‘60’s and 70’s (The Grass Is Always Greener Over The Septic Tank, and If Life Is A … Continue reading →

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Two Preschool Generations

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Jennie

Thirty years ago Nurse Eamonn was in my preschool class.  He was adorable (but don’t tell him I said that.)  In high school he did his internship in my classroom.  Ah, he had the touch.  I knew there was a … Continue reading →

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#Thought for the Day…

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Jennie

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