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Category Archives: young children
My Mini Love Note
Big things come in little packages, and my mini love note couldn’t have made my heart any bigger. Happy Valentine’s Day! “Some people care too much, I think it’s called love.” ~Winnie the Pooh~ Jennie
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, preschool, wonder, young children
Tagged Love, Mini love notes, Valentine’s Day, Winnie the Pooh
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My Teacher Lightbulb Moment – Part 1
Fellow blogger Don at Don Ostertag: Off Stage recently commented, “If only other teachers were children at heart.” It hit home with me, because that is when I became a ‘real’ teacher. That’s when I found my heart. No, that’s … Continue reading
My Summer Pen-Pal
I received an email from Kiansh’s mother in early August. He was in my preschool class last year, and he misses me. I wanted to share what Kiansh told me before going to bed a couple of days ago. I … Continue reading
A Picture Says a Thousand Words
A child in my class is greeting George Washington. Yes, a picture says a thousand words. Jennie
Gloria Goes To Washington – Part 2
In Part 1, Gloria and Tim visited the Lincoln Memorial. President Lincoln believed in equality for all. Tim and his parents thought Gloria would like that lesson. Part 2 Hey Aqua Room, Gloria had a very busy day yesterday! First … Continue reading
Posted in America, Diversity, geography, Gloria, history, Inspiration, museums, The Arts, wonder, young children
Tagged Egypt, Gloria, Gloria goes to Washington, Mummy, Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, The White House
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Presenting the Art Show
“Art should make you feel, like music.” ~ Vasilly Kandinski ~ When children’s masterpieces were complete, framed and titled, I showed every work of art- slowly, with Vivaldi playing in the background. I said nothing except the title of each … Continue reading
Posted in art, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder, young children
Tagged abstract art, Children's masterpieces, Cubism, Impressionism, Leonardo da Vinci quotation, Pablo Picasso quotations, Pointillism, The Art Show, Vasilly Kandinski quotation
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Keep Smiling and Stay Warm – Olaf!
March is going out like a lion, not a lamb. Here’s how to keep smiling and stay warm on the playground at school: Thank goodness for my Olaf hat! Jennie
Posted in Imagination, Inspiration, Nature, Expressing words and feelings, young children
Tagged Olaf, Olaf hat, Keeping warm, Keep smiling
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First Snow
The sun is setting on the new fallen snow Large pines rest their snow laden boughs, ready for a winter’s night. Night falls and the young trees gleam, wearing snow like children who were sledding and playing outside today. First … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Mother Nature, Nature, preschool, wonder, young children
Tagged Children and snow, First snow, Snow, Snow Day, Snow sunset, Trees in snow
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Best Children’s Christmas Books – and a New One
Red and Lulu, by Matt Tavares is the story of two cardinals who live in a mighty evergreen tree. They love their home, their tree. Best of all, they love it when winter arrives and Christmas carolers sing close by. … Continue reading
Play is Important – Here’s Why
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
Posted in Imagination, Inspiration, Play, preschool, Uncategorized, young children
Tagged Children's play, Early Education, Play, preschool, the importance of play, young children
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