Category Archives: children

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! E.B. White on How To Write from Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: I love writing.  This summer I read the best book on how to write, the advice of E.B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web and other classics. Oh, I have read a host of posts and articles … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog – Little things

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

She got the harness out and started chasing me. It’s a game we play, though I’m not entirely sure she knows the rules… even though we play it ‘most every day. She keeps telling me to sit still, but how … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Robbie Cheadle – Sir Chocolate and the Candy Dragon

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

On the day before Halloween, Sir Chocolate was really busy, Making candy and chocolate treats, So fast it would make you dizzy. * Edible spiders and caterpillars, A set of shortbread fingers, His gingerbread tombstones with a spicy smell that … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Jennie Fitzkee – The Halloween Story

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Storytelling is, and has always been, the foundation for language and learning.  I write about children, yet storytelling applies to all people.  Words and ideas are how we start to learn, and how we continue to learn. Everybody loves a … Continue reading →

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The Lunchbox Note and Storytelling: Lifetime Lessons  from Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: Lunchtime in the classroom with fifteen preschoolers is very busy.  Once containers are opened, hot foods are heated, milk straws are inserted into their boxes, and napkins are found, things change.  Drastically.   Lunch becomes … Continue reading →

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