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.
This gallery contains 44 photos.
Mitch Teemley Yes, life is hard. But it’s also beautiful. And funny. And sweet. And we aren’t the only ones who know it. “If animals spoke, humanity would cry.” ~Manuj Rajput Click on any image to enlarge it, or to … Continue reading →
There is a teacher term, ‘Emergent Curriculum’, which simply means that a teacher pays attention and follows the interests of children in order for real learning to happen. It means stopping to listen to what children have to say, and … Continue reading →
Posted in Early Education, Inspiration, music, Nature, preschool, Teaching young children, wonder
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Tagged Children learning with nature, Dandelions, emergent curriculum, Nature, teaching young children
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Originally posted on Filosofa's Word:
I have played this one only once before, in July 2018. Now, as then, I think we all need a bit of relief from the things that fill our minds, a bit of a…
When summer turns to fall and nights become cold, the mornings are frosty. I am greeted with a heart, every morning. People tell me it is a message from above. I think about that. I also think of Nan, my … Continue reading →
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, Love, Mother Nature, Nature, wonder
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Tagged Early Autumn frost, Frosty hearts on a windowpane, Hope and inspiration, Inspiration, Love from above, Morning greetings
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We are spending more time outdoors with children at school. That includes music and movement. I take my autoharp to the hill or the Woodland Grove, and we sing and dance and move. Music is at the heart of children’s … Continue reading →
Posted in Early Education, Inspiration, joy, Math, Mindfulness, music, Nature, preschool, Singing, Uncategorized
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Tagged music and movement, Music and movement and the brain and the body, Music and the brain, Music is joy, Music is math, Music with children
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Originally posted on fraggle ~ rocking a camera across the Universe:
“The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence”. —Denis Waitley https://photos.smugmug.com/Toglateering/The-3-Ts-20112016/n-D7MgGb/Teesdale/i-DcZdrb4/0/3b38d31d/X3/LF3-X3.jpg Teesdale, UK 2012 “A person’s a person, no matter…
Roshan visiting four years ago. I am always surprised when I hear from a former student. This letter from Roshan made my day: Dear Ms. Jennie, How are you doing? This is Roshan. I am currently in 12th grade this … Continue reading →
Posted in America, art, Early Education, Giving thanks, history, Inspiration, Math, military, music, patriotism, preschool, Quotes, Student alumni, The Arts
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Tagged Art is math, Eagle Scout project, Interviewing Veterans, Music is math, Preserving Veteran's stories at the Library of Congress, Student letters, Three Musicians by Picasso
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A Teacher's Reflections 
