Tag Archives: Gloria

Gloria Trick-or-Treating

Posted on November 5, 2019 by

Gloria went trick or-treating on Halloween night as a cow.  Imagine that!  She was accompanied by Asha, who dressed up as Elsa, and by Asha’s big brother who dressed up as Harry Potter. Gloria’s journal entry reads: “Asha had so … Continue reading →

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Gloria’s Excellent Adventure

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Gloria often goes home with a child on the weekend.  She has a bag, a quilt, and a journal. She is ready for anything, from graduations to soccer games, to holiday celebrations.  It didn’t used to be that way, until … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2019 by

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from Gloria and the Leprechaun. Jennie

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Gloria at the Super Bowl Parade

Posted on February 6, 2019 by

Families understand Gloria and include her in their lives. She went to the big Patriots Super Bowl parade in downtown Boston! Gloria makes a difference outside of the walls of the classroom, too. Thank you, Gloria. Jennie

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The Mentor – From Classroom, to Blogging, and To Gloria

Posted on February 3, 2019 by

Many years ago an outstanding consultant, Marcia Hebert, came into school to help teachers with their classrooms and environment.  We were all so focused on the children that the classroom itself was often overlooked.  Teachers weren’t seeing  their rooms through … Continue reading →

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A Day With Gloria

Posted on February 1, 2019 by

Gloria had quite the day today.  Sometimes life can start out just terrible, and take many turns along the way.  After today, Gloria knows that all too well. Children were in the Big Room doing music and movement.  I was … Continue reading →

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‘Gloria’ Works Wonders

Posted on January 11, 2019 by

Some days just aren’t the best days.  Children feel that, too.  When everything seems to fall apart, there is Gloria.  She is the quiet one, the savior.  She listens to children and gets hugged – constantly.  She lives on the … Continue reading →

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