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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.

Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – Seeing is Believing

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
When I was a little girl in second grade, my bed was right beside a big window.  Looking at the stars at night or the clouds and sun in the morning was…

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Escape to anywhere

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Norah Colvin:
We sometimes think of reading as a form of escapism. But many stories, including those in picture books, feature an escape as part of the complication or resolution. It doesn’t require much thought to create…

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I’m Adorable!

Posted on August 29, 2017 by Jennie

Mitch Teemley Rhonda at Pollyanna’s Path nominated me for a Liebster Award (= favorite” or “adored” one in German). I’m flattergasted (sometimes only a made-up word will do). Rhonda’s site is pretty adorable too, btw. Rules: I’m required to Thank … Continue reading →

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The Important Things Don’t Change

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Jennie

Today was the first day back to school for teachers.  You’d think that I would be drained and overwhelmed with all the teacher work that needs to be done. Nope.  Not at all.  We talked about growing; both children and … Continue reading →

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Rekindling American Pride

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Jennie

The perfect book.  Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus captures the heart of America.  The stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson make the simple text explode with meaning.  It is history: White Rows.  White Rows When I turned to this page, … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Early Education, geography, history, Inspiration, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 42 Comments

Last Day of Camp

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jennie

Summer Camp is bonding.  It’s a memory builder.  The little things stick and accumulate, and become part of a big piece.  And, that big piece is important; it shapes the good stuff, what really matters, like developing a sense of … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Education, Imagination, play performances, self esteem, Singing, summer camp, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , | 63 Comments

Change The World

Posted on August 19, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on fourth generation farmgirl:
This speech by US Navy Admiral, William H. McRaven is beautiful, moving, and inspiring.  I hope you will watch it. ? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sK3wJAxGfs

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August G…uest #7: Children – Teaching, Reading, Storytelling, and More

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on EsmeSalon:
 Meet Jennie @ A Teacher’s Reflections Thank you, Esmé, for having me as a guest on your wonderful blog.  First, let me introduce myself.  I am Jennie, a long time preschool teacher, 30+ years is definitely a…

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – The Peanut Man

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Jennie

Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
Teacher Jennie Fitzkee shares another of her ‘Jennie stories…tales she tells to delight the children in her care… and the child inside the rest of us. “It happened like this… When I…

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No Words Needed

Posted on August 11, 2017 by Jennie

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.  Knowledge is limited.  Imagination encircles the world.” – Albert Einstein- And, a picture really is worth a thousand words~that light the fire of imagination.  What if there were books that could do just that? … Continue reading →

Posted in David Wiesner, Early Education, Einstein, Eric Carle, Imagination, picture books, reading, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , | 78 Comments