Tag Archives: “God Bless America”

Milly – Part 8

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Jennie

In Part 7, the God Bless America quilt was delivered to the Massachusetts Fisher House in Boston. The plan was to have a grand event and send-off, but the Director asked if Boston could have the quilt. Headquarters not only agreed, … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Early Education, geography, Giving, Inspiration, military, patriotism, preschool, quilting, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged "God Bless America", Command coin, Fisher Foundation, Fisher House, Milly the Quilter, quilting | 41 Comments

Milly – Part 7

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Jennie

In Part 6, the quilt, Milly, and the children were VIPs aboard the Intrepid Museum in NYC. What an event! The museum’s Curator called me to say the quilt was too large to hang at the museum. Their Executive Board unanimously … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Inspiration, military, patriotism, preschool, quilting, Singing, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged "God Bless America", Boston, Fisher Foundation, Fisher House, Inspiration, Milly the Quilter, quilting | 57 Comments

Milly – Part 6

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Jennie

In Part 5, the children were over the moon singing “God Bless America” at every opportunity. We sang for soldiers, and made our own God Bless America book for families, writing and illustrating all the words to the song. Children still … Continue reading →

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Milly – Part 5

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Jennie

In Part 4 the Peace Quilt became part of the permanent collection at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, and Milly became an important part of my classroom. Children adored her. She loved singing, and Milly’s favorite song was our favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in America, art, geography, Giving thanks, Gloria, Inspiration, joy, museums, patriotism, quilting, School, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged "God Bless America", Inspiration, Intrepid Museum, Milly the Quilter, patriotism, quilting, teaching young children | 71 Comments

Preschoolers and Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Jennie

How do I teach preschoolers about Memorial Day? I start at the beginning, with a great book that teaches children about America. I teach them how to sing “God Bless America”, starting by singing the book. We then learn about … Continue reading →

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This Year’s Favorite Picture Books

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Jennie

Every year children vote on their favorite chapter reading book. Charlotte’s Web is the clear winner most years. This year we voted on our favorite picture books as well. That was a big challenge for children as we read at … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Imagination, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, reading aloud, Teaching young children | Tagged "God Bless America", children's books, Harry the Dirty Dog, Humphrey The Lost Whale, Library Lion, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, Mother Bruce, picture books, preschool, reading, reading aloud, The Story of Little Babaji, This Land is Your Land, Those Pesky Rabbits | 74 Comments

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 →