Tag Archives: Inspiration

Best Job Ever – Story Epilogue

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Jennie

Since that wonderful day last week, when a child asked me to sing “I Want to Hold Your Hand” by the Beatles, there has been more.  The music exploded in ways I never expected. Well, it was more than the … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, joy, Love, music, picture books, reading aloud, Singing, The Arts, The Beatles | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 71 Comments

Art and Music and Italy – Part 3

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Jennie

In Part 1, children began to learn about Italy through maps and a big atlas. First we ‘travelled’, then we learned fun facts (pretzels were invented in Italy, pasta was not).  We learned that opera is from Italy, and children … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Book Review, books, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, music, picture books, preschool, The Arts, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 71 Comments

Sunshine Blogger Award

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Jennie

A big thank you to Annika Perry for my Sunshine Blogger Award Nomination. If I can be a ray of sunshine to a fellow blogger, that in itself is a tremendous thing.  While I am not a participant in awards, … Continue reading →

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Art and Music and Italy

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Jennie

We are learning about Italy, which is just perfect as we prepare for our annual Art Show. It’s only a few days into the learning, and already we are bursting at the seams in the best of ways.  Here is … Continue reading →

Posted in art, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Learning About the World, music, picture books, Teaching young children, The Arts | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 46 Comments

Children and Art

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Jennie

Today we begin our month-long journey of creating masterpieces for our annual Art Show. “It took me a lifetime to learn to draw like a child.” -Picasso- “I would like to paint the way a bird sings.” -Monet- “Great things are done … Continue reading →

Posted in art, Diversity, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, joy, preschool, Quotes, Teaching young children, The Arts, wonder | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 61 Comments

Steve the Crossing Guard

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Jennie

There are teachers, and there are remarkable teachers.  Steve the Crossing Guard is one of the remarkable teachers, and he doesn’t teach in a classroom. He teaches on the street at a school crossing.  The children at his crossing will … Continue reading →

Posted in Expressing words and feelings, history, Inspiration, preschool, Quotes, storytelling, Teaching young children, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 73 Comments

The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Jennie

In Part 2, I shared some of Mister Rogers’ words of wisdom from my treasured book, The World According to Mister Rogers.  Important Things to Remember.  I also included the words to one of Mister Rogers’ best songs, “It’s You I Like.” … Continue reading →

Posted in behavior, books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, Peace, preschool, Quotes, self esteem, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Peace

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Jennie
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Inspiration, Peace, Quotes, self esteem | Tagged , , , | 24 Comments

The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 2

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jennie

In Part 1, I talked about my good fortune to watch the TV show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with my children, to hear Fred Rogers speak at a national conference for teachers, and to see the documentary, “Won’t You Be My … Continue reading →

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Do You See What I See?

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Jennie

A long day at work.  Children are sick, and I am, too. I pull out my well-used tissue before getting ready for bed. What a joy! I see a dinosaur.  I see a seahorse.  I see a big smile.  I … Continue reading →

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