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Category Archives: Inspiration
When Gloria Was Away…
In case you were wondering where Gloria was and what she was doing during our big school move and also our holiday break; she was with a child and his family. They sent me this email today: Hey Jennie, We … Continue reading
Welcome Back, Gloria
Gloria is back in the classroom. She has a new stool, which she loves. She is close to the children and all the action. She can look out of the windows when we’re on the playground. Of course the children … Continue reading
The New School Opening… Part 3
Emmett painted this picture of walking into school on the first day. Do you see the sun? That came straight from Emmett’s heart. Yes, there was even more that happened over the first days of school. On our science table … Continue reading
Posted in behavior, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, picture books, preschool, School, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Anno's Counting Book, children's books, Djembe, Early Education, emergent curriculum, Inspiration, Moving into a new school, preschool, The Stop Game
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The Night Before… the New School Opening
It’s the night before the opening of our newly renovated school. I’ve done all I can do before children arrive tomorrow morning. You know how hard a move is, and this was a major one. Teachers have worked long and … Continue reading
Light and Hope – Children and a New Year
Like everyone, I was hoping to see the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn. I was disappointed when it was not visible, as it was a cloudy night. The next day a talented local photographer, Kevin Ting, captured it. But of … Continue reading
A Christmas Tradition – The Sticky Bun Lady
For thirty-something years, the sticky bun lady has delivered her treats to my house. It started when her girls were preschoolers in my class. Every Christmas Eve she would arrive, much like Santa. She never missed a year. I was … Continue reading
Reading Aloud on Christmas Eve
I wanted to read aloud to the children on Christmas Eve. I wanted to leave them with visions of sugar plums. Well, I wanted to give them the gift of a story. And that’s just what I did. Last March … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, children's books, Early Education, Giving, Inspiration, Kindness, picture books, reading aloud, reading aloud
Tagged Children's Christmas Books, Chris Van Allsburg, Gloria Houston, literacy, reading aloud, Reading aloud on Christmas Eve, The Polar Express, The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree, YouTube Channel
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Preschoolers, Christmas Emotions, and ‘Gloria’
The emotional roller coaster of preschoolers is in full swing at Christmastime. Tears, yelling, hitting, not sharing – it all surfaces at this time. I’m there to help them navigate the waters and make things right. In the end, … Continue reading
Winter Wonderland
Over a foot of snow fell yesterday. It was a winter wonderland. Since we are alone for Christmas, it will be a treat to have a white one. Light and fluffy. Windy and cold. It found it’s way into everywhere. … Continue reading
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, wonder
Tagged Inspiration, Mother Nature, Snow, White Christmas, Winter Wonderland
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