Tag Archives: Kindness

“Gloria” and National Superhero Day

Posted on April 28, 2020 by

Today is National Superhero Day.  Gloria wanted to celebrate.  She dressed up for the big day.  She wanted to be a Superhero. I had a talk with Gloria.  She needed to know that a real superhero doesn’t need a costume. … Continue reading →

Posted in Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , , , | 95 Comments

Shining Stars

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

I looked at the stars tonight. I thought about the children in my class. I wasn’t sad, because children are shining stars. Jennie

Posted in art, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, joy, preschool, Teaching young children, wonder | Tagged , , , , | 51 Comments

“You”

Posted on February 8, 2020 by

Sophia stopped by school to say hello.  It’s always a treat to see children I have taught.  I made a fuss, told her how big and grown up and beautiful she was. Making a fuss is my favorite thing to … Continue reading →

Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, preschool, Quotes, Student alumni, Teaching young children | Tagged , , , , | 77 Comments

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 →

Posted in Diversity, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Family, Gloria, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, Love, preschool, Teaching young children, wonder, young children | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 64 Comments

Sunshine Blogger Award

Posted on March 19, 2019 by

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 →

Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, joy, Kindness | Tagged , , , , , , | 38 Comments

The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 3

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

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

Doing the Right Thing

Posted on February 10, 2019 by

Jennie

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