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Category Archives: geography
A Visit to The Eric Carle Museum
Just when I thought I might not discover something new, my recent visit to the Eric Carle Museum proved me very wrong. Everything I experienced and saw was very new. Lucky me! The main event was the museum’s annual Barbara … Continue reading
Posted in America, art, Author interview, Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, geography, Inspiration, Learning About the World, museums, Nature, patriotism, picture books, reading aloud, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged children's book illustrations, Ed Emberley, Eric Carle, Eric Carle Museum, Wendell Minor
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Children Around the World – Sending Cards
In April we celebrate Children Around the World. We started with our Big Book Atlas. Then we studied the world, talking about children everywhere. Look at our arms – we are all different, yet much the same. We made cards … Continue reading
Gloria Goes To Washington – Part 2
In Part 1, Gloria and Tim visited the Lincoln Memorial. President Lincoln believed in equality for all. Tim and his parents thought Gloria would like that lesson. Part 2 Hey Aqua Room, Gloria had a very busy day yesterday! First … Continue reading
Posted in America, Diversity, geography, Gloria, history, Inspiration, museums, The Arts, wonder, young children
Tagged Egypt, Gloria, Gloria goes to Washington, Mummy, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, The White House
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The Compass Rose
“Jennie, what’s that? Those three words are music to my ears, because it means there will be a new journey to discovery. When … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, geography, Inspiration, Teaching young children
Tagged Compass rose, geography, Inspiration, teaching young children
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Rose, My Nan, the Log House, and Stories
My grandmother Nan was born in 1886, the same year Laura Ingalls Wilder’s daughter was born. They both have the same name, too – Rose! What a connection. There’s more. Nan as I remember her. Nan when she was 14. … Continue reading
India
Whenever my preschool curriculum is focused on a country, it always explodes in the best of ways. Children are captivated as soon as we open our Big Book Atlas and view our satellite map. We sing the ‘Days of the … Continue reading
Posted in children's books, Diversity, Early Education, geography, Inspiration, Learning About the World, picture books, play performances, preschool, self esteem, Teaching young children
Tagged Early Education, emergent curriculum, India, Learning about India, play performances, teaching young children, The Story of Little Babaji
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The Morning After the Snow- Memories of “Katy and the Big Snow”, a Classic Children’s Book
At last the sun appeared, shining brightly. Yesterday’s first snow was in full glory. The first thing that popped into my head was, of course, a children’s book. I wrote this post years ago, and it is as poignant today … Continue reading
Memories of Mac
This Christmas card arrived from Mac and his family. Oh, the memories and stories I have to tell. He is quite ‘old’ in this photo, so I have to go back four years to tell you about Mac. “Oh Jennie, … Continue reading
Posted in American flag, chapter reading, children's books, Early Education, geography, Gloria, Inspiration, literacy, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Chapter reading books, Charlotte's Web, geography, Gloria, Humphrey The Lost Whale, Mount Rushmore, picture books, reading aloud, Student alumni
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Moments #2
Moments #1 happened in my backyard on a beautiful day. I paid attention to the world around me, up high and down low. Moments #2 (below) goes far deeper into the importance of little things, and how they really become … Continue reading
Posted in Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, geography, Inspiration, joy, Learning About the World, Nature, patriotism, picture books, play performances, preschool, quilting, summer camp, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder
Tagged "It", emergent curriculum, Ice cream on a farm, Little Red Riding Hood, Little things are the Big Things, Moments, Mount Rushmore, Nature, play performances, quilting, Singing, Sunset
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