Category Archives: wonder

A Monarch Butterfly – a Visit and a Message

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Jennie

A monarch butterfly visited our flowers.  S/he was determined to stay, in spite of excited children and adults reaching out to touch.  This butterfly is endangered, so the visit was very special. I always give the children I teach roots- … Continue reading →

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Clouds Tell a Story

Posted on August 12, 2022 by Jennie

Tonight was sky watching and cloud watching. “These are cirrus clouds. The high altitude winds make them wispy. They’re not water droplets, like most clouds. They’re ice crystals.” “Oh.  Thank you.” You see clouds.  I see a bride’s veil, a … Continue reading →

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Elsie the Borden Cow

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Jennie

Elsie the Borden Cow was part of my childhood.  She made the best ice cream, and I have fond memories of summers standing in line to get her ice cream. Guess what?  I am welcoming Elsie into my heart – … Continue reading →

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Perfect

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Jennie

One of my summer children.  Love abounds. Jennie

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Ice Cream Dinner at the Farm

Posted on July 20, 2022 by Jennie

The Farm The View The ice cream Dinner! Jennie

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A Trilogy in Nature

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Jennie

Things happen in threes, right? First there was the silver lining. Have you ever seen clouds with a silver lining? A hummingbird traveled from flower to flower. I never get to capture this on a video, hummingbirds are far too … Continue reading →

Posted in E.B. White, Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, Quotes, Uncategorized, wonder | Tagged , , , | 86 Comments

Summer at the Eric Carle Museum

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Jennie

My summer venture at the Eric Carle Museum was nothing short of wonderful.  I have much to tell you! The Very Hungry Caterpillar Mobile The museum is celebrating 20 years.  The main exhibit is Celebrating Collage.  Of course!  Eric Carle’s … Continue reading →

Posted in art, children's books, Early Education, Eric Carle, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, museums, picture books, The Arts, wonder | Tagged , , , | 86 Comments

Feathers

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Jennie

Tonight there were feathers in the sky. Jennie

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Gloria’s Summer Adventure – With Oscar

Posted on June 26, 2022 by Jennie

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 →

Posted in behavior, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Love, wonder | Tagged , , , , , | 69 Comments

Self Portraits

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Jennie

My favorite year-end art project, children drawing a picture of themselves and comparing it to the drawing they made at the start of the school year. Look at how they’ve grown! Jennie

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