Tag Archives: Inspiration

“The Story of Little Babaji” – a Classic Children’s Book

Posted on March 27, 2020 by

This week I read aloud one of the children’s favorite books on YouTube.  In order to understand the book and its popularity, first let me back up – a long time ago. I vividly remember the book Little Black Sambo … Continue reading →

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Rodgers and Hammerstein, My Mother, and Me

Posted on March 14, 2020 by

It was my tenth birthday.  Ten was the age when we graduated from birthday parties with paper hats and streamers and playing ‘Pin the Tail on the Donkey’. For my birthday I had the choice of taking three friends to … Continue reading →

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Humor in Teaching

Posted on March 7, 2020 by

“A day without laughter is a day wasted.”  -Charlie Chaplin- Jennie

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Norman Rockwell, My Grandmother, My Dad, and Me

Posted on February 24, 2020 by

Norman Rockwell had a profound influence on my life.  Thank goodness he still does.  It all started with my grandmother, Nan.  She was the salt of the earth, strong and loving, and lived her childhood much like Little House on … Continue reading →

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More Valentines For Gloria

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

The Valentine cards for Gloria kept coming. The plan was to make and decorate cards for our families, Yet children made cards for Gloria – first. All on their own. We watched the magic of giving happen. ”No act of … Continue reading →

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A Walk Down Memory Lane – Photos Tell the Stories

Posted on January 27, 2020 by

I have been plugging away at deleting photos from my media library, because I am close to using up my available space.  I know, it’s only a photo, but as I scroll through the photos, every one has been a … Continue reading →

Posted in American flag, Author interview, children's books, Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Gloria, history, Inspiration, military, Nature, picture books, play performances, preschool, quilting, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , | 103 Comments

Gloria’s Necklace, Part 1

Posted on January 22, 2020 by

Today was not a good day.  Everything broke.  It started with the key to our favorite game, Cranium Cariboo.  We call it “The Ball Game”.  It is THE game, and of course it’s no longer made.  The purple key to … Continue reading →

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