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Category Archives: Death and dying
The New York Times and Charlotte’s Web
The Books We Loved as Children Can Comfort Us at the End The cartoonist Paul Karasik spent time with his 103-year-old mother, reading the classics, like E.B. White’s “Charlotte’s Web.” By Paul Karasik Dec. 30, 2021 Paul Karasik is a … Continue reading →
Memories of Romana
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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November
November arrives with glorious color, splendor in the leaves on trees. The colors that began to flame in October are finally brilliant, vibrant when November comes calling. There are days of balmy temperatures and warm breezes. November is saying come … Continue reading →
Posted in Death and dying, Dogs, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Love, Mother Nature, Nature, wonder
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Tagged Crossing the rainbow bridge, Dogs, November, November sunsets, Trees in November, Wish Tree
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E.B. White Book Signing
This weekend was special for me. E.B. White’s grandniece hosted a book signing. She signed my two copies of “Charlotte’s Web”. Her first edition copy, gifted to her by E.B (Uncle Andy) was on display. Also on display was … Continue reading →
Milly’s Epilogue
This card was passed out at the memorial service. It’s an odd thing to say that a eulogy was inspirational. Yet for Milly, how could it be anything less? And, it’s unusual to laugh out loud at the words the … Continue reading →
Posted in Death and dying, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, quilting
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Tagged Milly the Quilter, Milly's funeral
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Milly – Part 10
In Part 9, Milly continued her visits to school. The children and Gloria were always thrilled when it was a ‘Milly day’. At last, after years of quilts that went away to places of honor, Milly made a quilt, “Our Towns” … Continue reading →
Posted in Death and dying, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Giving, Giving thanks, Inspiration, preschool, quilting, wonder
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Tagged Death and dying, Inspiration, Massachusetts State House, Milly the Quilter, Peace, Peace Quilt, quilting, What a Wonderful World
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Preschoolers and Memorial Day
How do I teach preschoolers about Memorial Day? I start at the beginning, with a great book that teaches children about America. I teach them how to sing “God Bless America”, starting by singing the book. We then learn about … Continue reading →
Posted in America, American flag, children's books, Death and dying, Early Education, Giving thanks, history, Inspiration, military, patriotism, picture books, School, Singing, Teaching young children
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Tagged "God Bless America", American flag, Blue Sky White Stars, children's books, Early Education, Memorial Day, Memorial Day with young children
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Eric Carle Has Died
Eric Carle died this past weekend at age 91. I’m strong, and I’m prepared for most anything, yet learning today that Eric Carle died hit me hard. He was the mainstay of literature for young children. “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” … Continue reading →
Posted in children's books, Death and dying, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, museums, picture books, preschool, Teaching young children
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Tagged children's books, Death of Eric Carle, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, The Very Hungry Caterpillar
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Sue Vincent, the Wordsmith and Giver
A true wordsmith can pack a punch into few words that leaves the reader feeling as if s/he has been given a golden key to questioning and understanding. A wordsmith who is also a giver leaves the reader feeling that … Continue reading →
Posted in Death and dying, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Giving thanks, Inspiration, reading, storytelling, wonder
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Tagged Giver, reading, storytelling, Sue Vincent, Wordsmith
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Kings and Queens, Writing Letters, Doctor Dolittle, and Pfizer
We just finished a wonderful unit on Kings and Queens at school. What child doesn’t want to be a king or queen, live in a castle, and dream of dragons? Of course things took a turn – quite a turn. … Continue reading →
Posted in art, children's books, Death and dying, England, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Learning About the World, picture books, picture stories, preschool, Teaching young children
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Tagged Castle by David Macaulay, Castles, Kings and Queens, Letter writing, Pfizer, Queen Elizabeth, The Story of a Castle by John S. Goodall, The Story of Doctor Dolittle, Vaccinating
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