Jennie, that extraordinary teacher, once again has given us a wonderful post!
In Part 1, children embraced the song “This Land is Your Land” as their own. They sang the song every day, multiple times a day. By the time winter arrived, they had ‘taken over’, and constantly used the book This Land is Your Land when they sang. The book brings American landmarks and history to life, and it also depicts humanity, the good and the bad. Children love the ‘sad page’, and the ensuing verse that gives us all hope and reminds us of what we can do, together. In my classroom, the song just keeps on going.
Part 2:
It was a regular morning in the classroom. Children were finishing snack. The routine is they get a book and have silent reading (or not so silent) while other children finish their snack. Of course there are a few children who try to eat quickly so they can have…
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In a sane world, Jennie would be creating governmental guidelines for education. Her amazing efforts implemented into programs for future teachers and onto the students of the future.
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I completely agree with you!
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Yes, but look who is running the show…
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Thank you, Lea.
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My pleasure.
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🙂
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🙂
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Yes, she has.
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Thank you for sharing this story, Charles!
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Jennie, you are very welcome.
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Jennie makes me want to be a kid again….
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Yes, she is an extraordinary teacher!
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I’m so glad, KC!
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An inspiration to last a lifetime. Nice.
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Yes, it is.
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