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.
At last the sun appeared, shining brightly. Yesterday’s first snow was in full glory. The first thing that popped into my head was, of course, a children’s book. I wrote this post years ago, and it is as poignant today … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, geography, Inspiration, Math, Nature, picture books, preschool, reading, Teaching young children
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Tagged Compass and yardstick measuring, emergent curriculum, Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Lee Burton, Snow
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The sun is setting on the new fallen snow Large pines rest their snow laden boughs, ready for a winter’s night. Night falls and the young trees gleam, wearing snow like children who were sledding and playing outside today. First … Continue reading →
Posted in Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, preschool, wonder, young children
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Tagged Children and snow, First snow, Snow, Snow Day, Snow sunset, Trees in snow
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This was my New Year’s gift from Romana, seven years ago. She made this bracelet for me from paper, tape and jewels. I was invited to her house, and I was thunderstruck by the gift. It is a treasure, and … Continue reading →
Posted in Death and dying, Family, Giving, Inspiration, preschool, Student alumni, Teaching young children
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Tagged Death and dying, Giving, God Bless America Quilt, Memories, New Year's gift, Romania, Student alumni
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This Christmas card arrived from Mac and his family. Oh, the memories and stories I have to tell. He is quite ‘old’ in this photo, so I have to go back four years to tell you about Mac. “Oh Jennie, … Continue reading →
Posted in American flag, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, geography, Gloria, Inspiration, literacy, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud
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Tagged Chapter reading books, Charlotte's Web, geography, Gloria, Humphrey The Lost Whale, Mount Rushmore, picture books, reading aloud, Student alumni
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As the sun sets on 2021, May we have Hope, Health, and Happiness in the New Year Happy New Year! Jennie
Frank at Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections recently wrote a post about Good. You can read it here: https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/2021/12/29/101-time/. It’s important, and it made me think. Frank’s posts always make me think. I immediately replied, “Goodness is the root of humanity”, … Continue reading →
Ice storm on Christmas Day It lasted…and lasted. The only thing to do was start a fire. Fire and Ice, Football, and Leftovers. Life is Good. Jennie
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My one-liner is inside the video below. That’s my favorite Christmas commercial, and has been on the air for the past 39 years in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Some people say it isn’t the Christmas…
It is the season of giving. I can’t tell you how much it meant for me to give to Read Aloud West Virginia. This would not have happened if I hadn’t been a guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. Her … Continue reading →
Posted in books, children's books, Early Education, Giving, Inspiration, Jim Trelease, literacy, reading, reading aloud, Uncategorized
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Tagged Dollar General, Giving, Kelly Clarkson Show, literacy, Read Aloud West Virginia
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Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares is the story of two cardinals who live in a mighty evergreen tree. They love their home, their tree. Best of all, they love it when winter arrives and Christmas carolers sing close by. … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Giving thanks, Inspiration, literacy, Nature, picture books, preschool, reading, young children
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Tagged Best Christmas picture books, Children's picture books, Christmas books
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A Teacher's Reflections 