Category Archives: Quotes

Words of Wisdom, Beautifully Illustrated

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

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

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Einstein’s Best

Posted on April 10, 2018 by
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Einstein, and Why He is My Hero

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

Jim Trelease sent me Einstein’s quote, “Creativity is intelligence having fun.”  Jim knew this would strike me, and it did.  All that I do in teaching is centered on creativity.  And of course fun is essential in order to make … Continue reading →

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Understanding Art and Heart

Posted on September 28, 2017 by

In September, I send large folders home to children and their families to decorate, together.  Throughout the year, these folders are used to transport their child’s art work each time we send it home.  It’s our Art Pony Express, delivering … Continue reading →

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Logic vs Imagination

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

I love this quote. It speaks to how I teach children and what I now know after 30-plus years of teaching. Thank you, Albert Einstein. I first saw this on my friend Paulette Motzko’s wonderful blog, totallyinspiredmind.com.  She always has something uplifting … Continue reading →

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Music Keeps Inspiring Art

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Artists just… know.  So do children.  They both tell the world their passion through painting.  When music becomes part of creating art, magic happens. “Art should make you feel, like music.”  -Wassily Kandinsky- Kandinsky is a favorite artist with the children.  They … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Imagination

Posted on January 24, 2017 by

Imagination is the most exciting, and the most powerful tool I have when teaching children. It’s the foundation for learning, and for wanting to learn. The best learning that takes place in my classroom is rooted in imagination; from reading … Continue reading →

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