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Category Archives: Love
Gloria’s Summer Adventure – With Oscar
Gloria is spending time at my house until she ‘heads to Maine’ for her annual summer retreat. “Jennie, can Oscar come. too? He really wants to spend the summer with me.” “Of course he can, Gloria.” The first day was … Continue reading
“The” Invitation From a Former Student
I got an invitation most every teacher dreams about. But first I need to tell you about this student: I remember my students. I love them. Some stick with me more than others, and Colin was one of those students. … Continue reading
‘Donut Party’ and Much More
We had our year-end event with families this week. It was the first time in two years that families, children, and teachers were all together. It was wonderful. Children called it the ‘Donut Party’, because they knew doughnuts would be … Continue reading
Book Bears and Making Wishes
Today was the last library Book Bears meeting for the year. It was also the last Read-Aloud meeting for the year. Here’s what happened, or I should say, It happened like this… Both books for the two groups were about wishes, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, literacy, Love, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, self esteem, Teaching young children, wonder
Tagged Book Bears, Making wishes, Read Aloud, Wish Library by Christine Evans, Wishtree by Katherine Applegate
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Mother’s Day
Look what bloomed just in time for Mother’s Day. A mother’s love is the sun for growing, the moon for dreaming, and the stars for guiding the way. ~ Barbara Loots~ Happy Mother’s Day. Jennie
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, Love, Nature, Quotes, wonder
Tagged Blooming nature, Mother's Day
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My Grandmother Nan, and Art
Last week I told the story of my grandmother, Nan. Rose, My Nan, the Log House and Stories She was born and raised in a log house in West Virginia. She was kind and strong. She was the same age, … Continue reading
Heart & Love
Valentine’s Day isn’t about flowers and candy. It’s about love. For my children at school, a teacher’s love is where it all starts. You can’t have a heart without love. Love is infectious, and makes the heart grow. The bigger … Continue reading
Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Love, preschool, Teaching young children
Tagged All You Need is Love, Heart, Hugs, Love, Valentine’s Day
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When I Became a ‘Real’ Teacher
‘TheHundred Little Things’ The hundred little things- that’s what it’s all about, in teaching and in life. It took me many years as a teacher to figure this out. Thank goodness I had a ‘lightbulb moment’. As a teacher, I … Continue reading
Words and Moments of Endearment – They Last a Lifetime
When children leave my class and move on to Pre-K or Kindergarten, we often see each other in the hallway. A wave, a smile, and sometimes a big hug, comes naturally. Those moments are genuine. You can’t make children feel … Continue reading
Best Christmas Commercial
Here is my all-time favorite Christmas Commercial. I have watched this hundreds of times, and it fills me up – always. I hope it brings you the same joy. You might want to have a tissue handy for those happy … Continue reading