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Play is Important – Here’s Why

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Jennie

We all hear that play is important for children.  I know it’s important.  It’s their work; how they learn to make friends, negotiate, solve problems with objects, and solve problems with other children.  Play is having fun, and it’s also … Continue reading →

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A Few Quotations on Books

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://en.wikipedia.org) “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”                              Marcus Tullius Cicero (https://en.wikipedia.org) “Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each…

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Happy Thanksgiving

Posted on November 25, 2021 by Jennie

Happy Thanksgiving May you enjoy friends, family, and be thankful. Count your blessings and give to others. Carry the spirit of Thanksgiving, always.

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Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2021 – #Potluck – #Nursery Rhyme – Humpty Dumpty – What Happened After His Fall? – Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Jennie

Thank you to Sally for sharing this blog post on a wonderful children’s book. It takes the classic fairy tale of Humpty Dumpty, and looks at what happened next. That ‘next’ is a story of Humpty’s mending and resilience. It’s … Continue reading →

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Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2021 – #Potluck – #Reading Aloud & Reading – There’s a Big Difference – Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Jennie

Sally Cronin has shared one of my favorite blog posts – reading aloud. For me, the stories that the ‘father’ of reading aloud (Jim Trelease) told were absolutely gripping. The Boston school principal is just the story to make everyone … Continue reading →

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Jennie Fitzkee—Teacher of Teachers

Posted on October 21, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on Pete Springer:
Jennie Fitzkee—Preschool Teacher One of the unexpected blessings of starting a blog has been interacting with people globally with whom I would have never otherwise crossed paths. ?After I had written my book for new…

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Today’s Quote

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Jennie
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Weekly Wisdom 12 October

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on MiddleMe:
Thank you, Kally! Fairy Tales have withstood the test of time, which is a testament to hope. Yes, hope springs eternal. MiddleMe View original post

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A Few Quotations On Books

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Jennie

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) (https://pixabay.com) “A room without books is like a body without a soul.”                                    …

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Video Update

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Jennie

I posted the Kelly Clarkson video on my Twitter account, so bloggers outside the USA (Barb, Sally, Darlene…) can see it.  Let me know if it works! Jennie

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