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Tag Archives: listening to children
Gloria!
Gloria’s first day back-to-school is tomorrow. She is excited! She has a new face mask with dragonflies. I can tell she’s nervous. I have been reassuring her all day that everything will be fine, and I’ve also been listening to … Continue reading →
Mason and the Rainbow Song
Yesterday I filled-in at my school’s summer camp. When I arrived at noon, children were at lunch. After all the hugs and hollers, they begged for a ‘Jennie Story’, especially Mason. Interestingly, Mason has never been in my class. He … Continue reading →
Posted in Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Inspiration, joy, self esteem, Singing, summer camp, Teaching young children, wonder
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Tagged I Can Sing a Rainbow, learning through music, listening to children, music, Singing with children, Teaching children, The heart of a child
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The Wisdom of Mister Rogers – Part 3
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
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Tagged Early Education, Fred Rogers Quotations, Giving, Imagination, Inspiration, Kindness, listening to children, Listrening, Mister Rogers, Quotations, teaching young children, The World According to Mister Rogers
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The Letter, With Love
Thank you for the lovely letter, Rowan. Seeing your smiling face and getting a great big hug was the best. You were proud and confident, eager to show me your letter. I miss you, … Continue reading →
Posted in Expressing words and feelings, Giving thanks, Inspiration, joy, Kindness, Love, Student alumni, Writing, young children
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Tagged Children, Letter to Teachers, listening to children, Love, love note, self esteem, teaching
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A Gift To Me From My “Family”
Today our Room Parents arrived with gifts for the teachers, from all the families in our class. Children were excited to watch their teachers tear open paper and uncover a gift. Rarely am I at a loss for words. I … Continue reading →
Gloria and Allie
Everyone adores Gloria, and I do mean everyone. After all, she is the nice one, the good friend. She gives children unconditional love. Do you know that Gloria has a journal? It is well-worn from love. When children take Gloria … Continue reading →
The Important Things Don’t Change
Today was the first day back to school for teachers. You’d think that I would be drained and overwhelmed with all the teacher work that needs to be done. Nope. Not at all. We talked about growing; both children and … Continue reading →
Posted in Early Education, Teaching young children
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Tagged Early Education, listening to children, teaching young children, TED talks
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Last Day of Camp
Summer Camp is bonding. It’s a memory builder. The little things stick and accumulate, and become part of a big piece. And, that big piece is important; it shapes the good stuff, what really matters, like developing a sense of … Continue reading →
Lightening Strikes Twice
The first bolt of lightening: One year ago this week, I was recognized as one of seven Early Childhood Educators in Massachusetts. It was an honor, and a celebratory event. I stood among top educators and also the … Continue reading →
Mindfulness, Part II
I always write about the little moments, things that happen; things that I know deep down inside are gigantic in the world of ‘importance’ and ‘all knowing’. Those moments can easily slip by if you’re not in the zone. Yes, … Continue reading →