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Category Archives: American flag
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
Kindness, Peace, and Love Day
This is a re-post of how young children honor the heroes of 9/11. 9/11 at school is Kindness, Peace, and Love Day. How do we help young children honor the brave people on 9/11? By remembering and celebrating how people … Continue reading
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
The Star-Spangled Banner
This is a repost, one of my favorite songs and books, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Happy Birthday, America. Bringing our National Anthem to Life Few books have the power to move young students and make a difference; this one does. Whenever … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Book Review, children's books, Early Education, history, Inspiration, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, reading aloud, Singing, Teaching young children
Tagged America, American flag, American history, history, patriotism, Peter Spier, picture books, reading aloud, teaching young children, The Star Spangled Banner
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America – The True Meaning in a Children’s Book
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 America, American flag, Book Review, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, history, Inspiration, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged America, American flag, Blue Sky White Stars, Kadir Nelson, patriotism, picture books, preschool, reading, Sarvinder Naberhaus, Teaching children
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