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Category Archives: America
Reading Aloud “Ox-Cart Man”
At the request of fellow bloggers, here is a video of me reading aloud the classic children’s picture book, “Ox-Cart Man.” But first, I wanted to show you a mural the children made last year that hangs as a permanent … Continue reading
Posted in America, art, books, children's books, Early Education, geography, history, Inspiration, Nature, Particia MacLachlan, picture books, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children
Tagged children's books, Donald Hall, Early Education, Inspiration, Ox Cart Man, reading aloud, Reading aloud to children, reading books to children
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Preschoolers Thank Veterans
At school this week children made a giant thank you note and American flag for our local veterans. Saying thank you is important, but this goes deeper. Veterans and Veterans Day help me to teach children about core values; honesty, … Continue reading
October in My New England Town
The poetry of Robert Frost is a perfect accompaniment to October photos in my small town. These images and scenes are much the same as what Robert Frost would have seen. Surely he was inspired to write poetry in order … Continue reading
The Green Mountain State – Vermont, Part 2
This sight brought on a huge smile. A big American flag against the backdrop of the Green Mountains. Life is good. Our destination was the Bennington Museum in Bennington, Vermont. There’s a back story here, which many of my longtime … Continue reading
Posted in America, art, geography, Inspiration, museums, Nature, The Arts
Tagged America, art, Bennington Monument, Bennington Museum, Grandma Moses, Inspiration, museums, Vermont
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The Green Mountain State – Vermont, Part 1
Yes, I know. You want to be there, too. Hubby and I put the top down on the old sports car and drove to Vermont. Winding back roads all the way. The weather was glorious, big puffy clouds and a … Continue reading
Posted in America, geography, history, Inspiration, Nature, wonder
Tagged Driving back roads, Inspiration, Nature, The Green Mountain State, Vermont
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Happy Birthday, America
Happy Birthday, America. This flag was flown over the Navy Memorial in Washington DC. Proud to be an American, one nation, one people, with freedoms I will never take for granted. Jennie
Posted in America, American flag, Expressing words and feelings, geography, history, Inspiration, military, patriotism
Tagged America, American flag, Fourth of July, patriotism
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