Tag Archives: American flag

Kindness, Peace, and Love Day

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Jennie

This is a re-post of  how young children honor the heroes of 9/11. 9/11 at school is Kindness, Peace, and Love Day.  How do we help young children honor the brave people on 9/11?  By remembering and celebrating how people … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, America

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Jennie

Happy Birthday, America. This flag was flown over the Navy Memorial in Washington DC. Proud to be an American, one nation, one people, with freedoms I will never take for granted. Jennie

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The Star-Spangled Banner

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Jennie

This is a repost, one of my favorite songs and books, “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Happy Birthday, America. Bringing our National Anthem to Life Few books have the power to move young students and make a difference; this one does. Whenever … Continue reading →

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America – The True Meaning in a Children’s Book

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Jennie

The perfect book.  Blue Sky White Stars by Sarvinder Naberhaus captures the heart of America.  The stunning illustrations by Kadir Nelson make the simple text explode with meaning.  It is history: White Rows.  White Rows When I turned to this page, … Continue reading →

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Small Town America

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Jennie

Driving the back roads of New Hampshire today. Every town had pristine flags flying. The flags seemed proud, whether they were on a utility pole, or a home, or planted in the ground. Small towns and their many flags give … Continue reading →

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Children and Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Jennie

Patriotism is a constant thread in my classroom, from the American flag to singing songs.   Here are the children “flying to the red white and blue”: These moments happen all the time.  They’re spontaneous and driven by the children. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day for Preschoolers

Posted on November 10, 2018 by Jennie

Veterans Day in my classroom is about far more than honoring our veterans.  For preschoolers it is an introduction to the American flag and our country.  It is history, geography, and patriotic songs.  What started out as a day to … Continue reading →

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9/11 – Kindness Peace and Love Day

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Jennie

9/11 at school is Kindness, Peace, and Love Day.  How do we help young children honor the brave people on 9/11?  By remembering and celebrating how people were united in brotherhood and came together to help each other.  We talk … Continue reading →

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A Memorial Day Remembrance

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Jennie

We have a Memory Garden at school on the playground, and it is oh so lovely. Children often stop to look, or just “be”.  Somehow they understand that it is a special place. Classroom pets who have died are buried … Continue reading →

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How the Circus Brought Patriotism into My Classroom

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Jennie

Patriotism. I have always felt pride in America.  It was just part of my growing up, and that’s a good thing.  My fifth grade teacher, Miss Pinson, taught us to sing all the patriotic songs.  She sang with gusto, and … Continue reading →

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