Category Archives: Inspiration

Ringing in the New Year with a Teacher- My Hero

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Jennie

Many years ago, when our children were little and things were tight, our washing machine broke. When it rains it pours. I spent weekends at the laundromat – a perfect place to read while waiting for the wash to be … Continue reading →

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Holiday Delight – One Child

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Jennie

A holiday Open House tonight, hosted by my fellow teacher. In walked one of my favorite students, along with her parents. And the world stopped. All the people seemed to disappear so we could play. And we did. Happy New … Continue reading →

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Blessings Tonight

Posted on December 24, 2018 by Jennie

Tonight Christmas Eve in all its glory. Right in my backyard. I am blessed. Jennie

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Do You See What I See?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Jennie

And what to my wondering eyes should appear, Books, a tree with lights, a photo with grandchildren, a candle, and my favorite quote by Maya Angelou, my mantra, my rally: “People will forget what you said, people will forget what … Continue reading →

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The Best Children’s Christmas Books

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Jennie

I want to share with you my favorite Christmas books.  I love books, and I love reading to children.  After a gazillion years, these are the ‘tried and true’, stories that children love. Me, too! Grab tissues, laughter, and wonder, … Continue reading →

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Carl Sagan on Books

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Jennie

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Music Saves the Day

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Jennie

Today was a zigger-zagger day.  Oh, boy.  Children were excited, wiggly, having a hard time attending.  There were tears, and sharing toys wasn’t an easy thing to do.  Some days are just like that. I knew exactly what to do. … Continue reading →

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A Story of Reading Aloud

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Jennie

Author Kate DiCamillo tells a childhood story of her teacher reading aloud, when she was in second grade.  It is powerful.  She remembers every detail… including the class bully. “It’s 1972, and I’m 8 years old and in second grade … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travel – Bridges and Gold

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Jennie

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.” –E.B. White- Traveling across the new Tapen Zee Bridge in New York Opened wide a doorway to new adventures.  Bridges do that.  The sky was excited.  I felt it, too. … Continue reading →

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Two Preschool Generations

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Jennie

Thirty years ago Nurse Eamonn was in my preschool class.  He was adorable (but don’t tell him I said that.)  In high school he did his internship in my classroom.  Ah, he had the touch.  I knew there was a … Continue reading →

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