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Category Archives: Giving thanks
40 Words, 40 Years
This is my 40th year teaching preschool at my wonderful school. It feels like 10 or maybe 20 years. 40 is, well, a big deal…at least my school thinks so. At our monthly staff meetings, they have often surprised me … Continue reading
Ten Years!
I wish to thank my fellow bloggers who have become a community of friends and have made these past ten years a joy. Thank You! ~Jennie~ Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 10 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. … Continue reading
The Story of Emma (and ‘Ariel’)
Some students stick with you, and some stick with you like glue. That would be Emma. This is the story of Emma, a child who thrived in the Aqua Room, and returned on occasion to visit. Her journey is heartwarming … Continue reading
Robots!
Meet Curiosity Atlas, our classroom robot. He is mounted on a scooter board so children can pull him everywhere. Oh, they do. He is beloved. Of course there is a story behind Curiosity Atlas. We were learning about robots. Children … Continue reading
The New Year Ahead
Unlike many bloggers, I don’t write reviews about my year. I don’t have lofty goals for the New Year. My joy comes from the little things everyday, because these are the big things, and become my landscape, my portrait. Writing … Continue reading
A Trilogy of Patriotic Heroes This Week
#1 I went to a Book Fair and found a remarkable new book about the American flag that survived the 9/11 attack, 30,000 Stitches. It is the story of the 9/11 flag, how it was saved and how it was … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Book Review, children's books, Giving thanks, history, Inspiration, military, patriotism
Tagged 000 Stitches, 30, Army-Navy Football, heroes, Pearl Harbor Day
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Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving – giving thanks – is something we should always do, every day of the year. May this day be filled with thanks. To you, my blogging family, thank you for your friendship! Jennie
Posted in America, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Giving thanks, Inspiration, Thanksgiving
Tagged Giving thanks, My blogging family, Thanksgiving
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Veterans Day
Freedom is not free. Veterans are heroes. Today is the day to say ‘thank you’. At school we thanked a retired Air Force Master Sergeant. He talked with the children. They were in awe. They hugged him. They sang “God … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Giving thanks, Inspiration, military, patriotism, preschool, Teaching young children
Tagged American flag, heroes, Thanking a veteran, Veterans' Day
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The Mystery Gifter
Remember my beloved 9/11 pin that I gifted to the granddaughter of a NYC firefighter, who fought bravely that terrible day? Here is what happened: 9/11 – Learning and Giving, Today The story doesn’t end there. This week I went … Continue reading
Posted in America, American flag, Giving, Giving thanks, patriotism
Tagged 9/11 pin, Giving, Mystery Gifter
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Oscar the Otter, Pete Springer, and the Big Get Well Letter
Two things happened at the same time; fellow blogger Pete Springer received a pacemaker, and school began. Here’s the connection- Pete visited my class two years ago all the way from California, and gifted the children Oscar the Otter. It … Continue reading