Category Archives: Inspiration

The Legacy of Milly, Part 3

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Jennie

In Part 2, Milly came onto the scene, meeting the children and Gloria.  She accepted the “challenge” – as she called it – of quilting a mural which would become a Peace Quilt.  Gloria started the ball rolling with her own … Continue reading →

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Words of Wisdom, Beautifully Illustrated

Posted on July 8, 2018 by Jennie

Quote from “The Power and the Glory” by Graham Greene. Words illustrated by Eric Carle. Jennie

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The Legacy of Milly, Part 2

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Jennie

In Part 1, I discovered a Peace Portal at a museum and recreated it in my classroom.  Peace became a big deal and very real to children.  When I saw quilts that were murals, I knew I had to make … Continue reading →

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Boston Pops, 4th of July, and Music

Posted on July 4, 2018 by Jennie

I moved to Massachusetts in 1984.  Since then, I have faithfully watched the Boston Pops perform every Fourth of July.  Back then, John Williams was the conductor.  He was the man who wrote the music for my favorite movies, “ET”, … Continue reading →

Posted in American flag, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, music, patriotism, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 47 Comments

The Legacy of Milly, Part 1

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Jennie

Every good story has a great backstory.  To know how Milly came into my life and tell you about her early years in my classroom, I have to back up and tell you what really happened.  It’s a great story, … Continue reading →

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Gloria and Lucca, ‘Livin’ the Dream’

Posted on June 28, 2018 by Jennie

Everybody loves Gloria! Gloria’s social life and adventures with children are a natural result of what happens when good friends connect.  Children beg to take Gloria home for the weekend.  Her journal is packed with wonderful stories and photos of … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Giving, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Teaching young children, wonder | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 50 Comments

Steve the Crossing Guard

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Jennie

Steve is a fellow blogger and a school crossing guard in western New York state.  I have to tell you what he does with children.  Obviously the best teachers are not always teachers in the classroom. Last January he wrote … Continue reading →

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A Joy Story!

Posted on May 31, 2018 by Jennie

Got four minutes?  Want to see one of the greatest clips of real joy?  I mean real.  Grab a seat.  En-joy! Thank you to Inga, my fellow teacher.  She is a magician because she finds these things that are the … Continue reading →

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My Superpower

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Jennie
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Spring

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Jennie

Playground tree at school Spring Rebirth and beauty Watching children grow A teacher’s world A child’s playground Joy

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