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Category Archives: Family
Gloria – a New Visit and an Old Visit
Gloria spent the weekend with Lukas. Lukas adores Gloria. The two have been bonded at the hip. When Gloria spends a weekend with an Aqua Roomer, she carries along her journal, and it is always filled with adventures and photos. … Continue reading
The True Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
As the holiday season of 1938 came to Chicago, Bob May wasn’t feeling much comfort or joy. A 34-year-old ad writer for Montgomery Ward, May was exhausted and nearly broke. His wife, Evelyn, was bedridden, on the losing end of … Continue reading
Best Children’s Christmas Books – Annual Post
Christmas books are often more meaningful to read to a child after the holiday, once a child has experienced the joy of Christmas. Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares is the story of two cardinals who live in … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Family, Inspiration, joy, picture books, reading aloud, wonder
Tagged Best Christmas picture books, Christmas books
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Army Navy
This is a post from last year’s Army/Navy game. I couldn’t say it better, and it bears repeating. Today’s game was equally exciting. I must add that next year’s Army/Navy game will be held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Yes, … Continue reading
Family, and a Trip into Boston
Family! That word is powerful, for it’s how we grow, and how we ‘become’. It is our source of support and extended love, even though it can be tumultuous at times. I tell my preschool class that we are a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Love, museums, Nature, trains, wonder
Tagged Boston, Family, New England Aquarium, Riding the T
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Happy Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving Our gigantic turkey From my school to your house, may you enjoy a turkey dinner with family and friends. Most importantly, may you enjoy loved ones and the many things to be thankful for. I am thankful for … Continue reading
Gloria’s Weekend
Gloria had her first weekend visit with a child this year. Year after year, Gloria becomes a well-loved member of the classroom. Why? Because children naturally want to be loving. They need a platform to do that outside of their … Continue reading
Magic at School
The most important part of school is making connections. When teachers connect with children, and when children connect with each other, the school year begins. It turns on ‘the light’, and that light enables learning, and is deep inside everyone. … Continue reading
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Family, Halloween, Inspiration, jack-o-lanterns, preschool
Tagged Connections, jack-o-lanterns, magic
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Old Cemeteries in New England
Fall in New England is beautiful in color. Groton’s old cemetery is lush with ancient trees and headstones that date back to the 1600’s. Most of the headstones are made of slate, so they retain their carvings. A walk through … Continue reading