Category Archives: Nature

“Jennie, Look!”

Posted on June 20, 2018 by

We were on the playground today, and children saw this beauty across the way.  “It’s a rainbow!” It isn’t an arc, and it hasn’t rained, so it cannot be a rainbow.  Mother Nature was smiling with colors and saying hello. … Continue reading →

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Why?

Posted on June 15, 2018 by

Why does 62 degrees feel delightful on my open porch, yet freezing cold inside?  Me thinks it’s the porch, not the temperature, that feels so good.  A piece of heaven, I guess. ❤️ Jennie

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Spring

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

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

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The Important Things For Children

Posted on May 6, 2018 by

Nature is a teacher. Children learning to love and to care when they hold baby chicks. Their world suddenly becomes joyous.  A trip to a farm.  Doing things you have never done. Riding a tractor. And driving a tractor. Thrilling. … Continue reading →

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Just Let Our Kids Play

Posted on May 2, 2018 by

 This is an outstanding article by Stephen Marche about letting children play (parents, step aside) and a new park in New York- Play:ground.  Plenty of research and common sense, here.  5 Stars on this one! We need to stop worrying … Continue reading →

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The Wild Robot

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

Our trip to visit children and grandchildren included plans to read aloud The Wild Robot Escapes, by Peter Brown.  It is brand new, and the sequel to The Wild Robot, an outstanding book and one of my absolute favorites. Within … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, chapter reading, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, Imagination, Kindness, Nature, reading aloud, reading aloud | Tagged , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

The Presence of Wonder

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

“Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.“  -E.B. White- I do that every day at school. …from morning Watching the sun make colors come alive. Children discovering ladybugs everywhere.  Each one is different. …till evening Snuggling together … Continue reading →

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