I’m imploring everyone to read this marvelous post from Jennie, especially if you have young children stuck at home!
It happened quickly. Schools closed for two weeks. Teachers went in on Friday to do a deep cleaning, from surfaces to toys, even markers and the cover of every book. Over the weekend the closings of public places skyrocketed. On Monday schools were mandated to close for three weeks.
As a teacher, I need to reach out to children and teach. But how? There is little for them to do outside of home. And then it struck me.
I can read to them online!
Surely there was a way to do that. I had read aloud the book The Poet’s Dog on my blog. Maybe YouTube would work for the children? I watched a tutorial on how to set this up. On one hand my heart was pounding with excitement, and on the other hand I was filled with terror. This non-techy person was on the end of the 10…
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Margie said:
Kim, I just visited Jennie’s blog and left a comment.
She is an amazing teacher!
Glad you shared her post!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She’s everything right about the teaching profession!
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Margie.
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cindy knoke said:
Jennie is wonderful, and so are you. Bloggers rock, and help! ♡´・ᴗ・`♡
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Jennie said:
Thank you, Cindy!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thank you so much Cindy!🤗
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petespringerauthor said:
Everything Jennie does is for the betterment of her students. As a retired teacher, I love everything that she does. She should be a mentor teacher.
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Jennie said:
Thank you so much for your kind words, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I absolutely agree Pete!
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beth said:
jennie is a wonder
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Jennie said:
😍
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She is indeed!
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fragglerocking said:
Lovely reblog, she’ll be missing her little children so a great way to keep in touch with them.
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Jennie said:
I do miss them! Thank you.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I agree Fraggle.
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beetleypete said:
Good reblog, Kim. Jennie never fails to nail it! 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Jennie said:
Many thanks, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete. She’s such an inspiration!
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Jennie said:
Thank you for sharing this, Kim. It’s an honor to be here.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
How could I not Jennie? As Beth said, you’re a wonder!🤗
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Jennie said:
Awww… 😍
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