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Category Archives: American flag
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
The Day Before School… Ice Cream!
School starts tomorrow for teachers. Today I drove out to a farm, in the country. It was a picture perfect day. The farm is a dairy farm. That means ice cream. New England + dairy farms = the best ice … Continue reading
Posted in American flag, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Nature
Tagged Dairy farms, Ice cream, Inspiration, New England
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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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“Blue Sky, White Stars”, the New Book about America and our Flag
How do you teach children about America – past and also present? How do you teach about our flag? How do you smile a deep down smile, with childhood memories? How and what do you you remember? Blue Sky, White … Continue reading
Children and “The Star-Spangled Banner” – Including a Video
This is a repost, and I have included a video of me reading aloud this important book, singing the words, and talking about our American flag and National Anthem. Bringing our National Anthem to Life Few books have the power … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Book Review, children's books, Early Education, history, military, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, Singing, Teaching young children
Tagged American flag, children's books, Early Education, literacy, Memorial Day, National Anthem, Patriotisim, reading aloud, Singing, teaching young children, The Star Spangled Banner
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A Walk Down Memory Lane – Photos Tell the Stories
I have been plugging away at deleting photos from my media library, because I am close to using up my available space. I know, it’s only a photo, but as I scroll through the photos, every one has been a … Continue reading
Posted in American flag, Author interview, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Gloria, history, Inspiration, military, Nature, picture books, play performances, preschool, quilting, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged children's books, Early Education, Inspiration, My best blog photos, Photo highlights in the classroom, Photos over the years of teaching, preschool, teaching young children
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Pearl Harbor Day
Today, December 7th, is Pearl Harbor Day. I think of the children and their families on that day, caught up in the excitement of Christmas, only to have their lives abruptly changed. Suddenly Santa must have been a far away … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Early Education, history, young children
Tagged American flag, Children, Christmas, history, Pearl Harbor Day, Strength
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Thanking a Veteran and Astronaut
As soon as the leaves begin to fall, I start teaching children patriotic songs. I have my Big Book Atlas handy to look at and talk about America. Of course the American flag hangs in my classroom. All of this … Continue reading