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The Crossing Guard Chronicles: New School Year and The ‘Curbside Classroom’

Originally posted on S'amusing:
I stood resolute at my post, the early morning calm about to be broken by the approaching din of young voices and squeaky bicycles, a familiar and welcoming sound. It’s the first day of the…

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Gloria

Gloria joined the classroom today, and oh what a homecoming it was. It’s doubtful Santa Claus would receive such a welcome. After all these years we are still amazed at the difference Gloria makes and how children are drawn to … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Jennie Fitzkee

Originally posted on beetleypete:
Jennie is an American blogger. She is a truly inspirational teacher of young children, with a real love of reading, books, and education. She is not only the teacher I wish I had had, but the…

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Poetry – The Small things – a poem about what really counts.

Lovely poem. It is the small things that matter most. In fact, the small things are truly the big things. Opher's World Poetry – The Small things – a poem about what really counts. If life has taught me any lessons … Continue reading

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A New Year of Wonder

Originally posted on Playful Directions:
We are almost two weeks into our latest adventure at WT North Pre-K. This class of small scientists has been flowing right into the new routines. We’ve been slowly introducing materials and tools, allowing the…

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Quotations On Nature

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://commons.wikimedia.org) “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”                                                                                John Muir ? (https://en.wikipedia.org) “The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go…

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Today’s Quote

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Heaven at Night

The dragonfly show has finished. Summer children are sleeping. The sun has set. Another beautiful world is awakening. Heaven, indeed. Jennie

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Today’s Quote

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A Few Quotations on Reading

Originally posted on charles french words reading and writing:
(https://pixabay.com) “No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time for reading, or surrender yourself to self-chosen ignorance.”                                                                    Confucius (https://en.wikipedia.org) “Once you learn to read, you…

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