Category Archives: Gloria

Gloria’s Excellent Adventure

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Gloria often goes home with a child on the weekend.  She has a bag, a quilt, and a journal. She is ready for anything, from graduations to soccer games, to holiday celebrations.  It didn’t used to be that way, until … Continue reading →

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Go Red Sox!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Cheering the Red Sox on home opening day! Jennie

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Gloria and the Leprechaun. Jennie

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Gloria at the Super Bowl Parade

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

Families understand Gloria and include her in their lives. She went to the big Patriots Super Bowl parade in downtown Boston! Gloria makes a difference outside of the walls of the classroom, too. Thank you, Gloria. Jennie

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The Mentor – From Classroom, to Blogging, and To Gloria

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

Many years ago an outstanding consultant, Marcia Hebert, came into school to help teachers with their classrooms and environment.  We were all so focused on the children that the classroom itself was often overlooked.  Teachers weren’t seeing  their rooms through … Continue reading →

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A Day With Gloria

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Gloria had quite the day today.  Sometimes life can start out just terrible, and take many turns along the way.  After today, Gloria knows that all too well. Children were in the Big Room doing music and movement.  I was … Continue reading →

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The Legacy of Milly, Part 9

Posted on August 8, 2018 by

In Part 8, Milly and the children were guests of honor at the one-year anniversary of the Boston Fisher House.  With a full crowd in attendance, including members of the Fisher family, we presented the God Bless America quilt.  And, a … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Early Education, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, Peace, quilting, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder | Tagged , , , , , , | 58 Comments