it was building day in kindergarten and all kinds of things were being built.
both those one could easily see and proudly carry home, and those one could carry inside forever.
I personally believe we were put here to build and not to destroy.
Red Skelton
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image credits: j. kurtz
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
To create is it to fully reflect the image of God.
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thank you, v )
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That title quote should be carved over the front door of every school in America. (And ideally tattooed on the forehead of every parent.)
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yes, i agree –
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Very Nice Beth. It reminds me of the kids workshops at the home depot
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thanks tomnardone. it is so so fun. they get really really excited about it all.
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Fantastic!! And I love the Red Skelton quote!
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thank you ms )
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Oh, how wonderful! Looks like oodles of fun. Building godly connections, patience, grace and confidence with all sizes of loving hands.
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thanks, susan )
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Best to start building good habits in kindergarten, you are so right, Beth. I love the look on the faces, students and teachers alike. And the zipper quote from Red Skelton is so wise from a man I best remember as a TV clown on his own variety show.
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i agree, think it’s all easier to learn early on in life. lots of time to practice. luckily i had lots of parents volunteer to help with this one ) and red was a smart guy, in spite of the role he played –
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I recall a workshop like this when I was young! Great memories recalled! Thanks for reminding me of them!
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glad it brought back a happy memory for you, deb )
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Children inspire and build us inside with their creative minds don’t they 🙂
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they certainly do, andy. they certainly do.
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This was lovely with such fine helpers in the classroom, to keep the children’s projects and hands safe! I love the goggles and think they are necessary to be included in this building day! I love the quote and believe you are always making children’s lives enriched daily! Smiles, Robin
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yes, we needed lots of parents to help on this one, robin. and thank you )
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You know I love this one. Kids with hammers are my favorite! Plus I love seeing the men in there beating away. And that quote is fantastic.
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thanks mark. i thought you might like this one. the parents had as much fun as the kids i think. and the kids love using real world stuff. )
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What sweet pictures! I love the goggles!
Ellespeth
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thanks, ellespeth )
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What a great class.
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You can almost tell, by looking at those profound facial expressions that they are so, so, into this experience of creating … and creativity is a beautiful gift in these young people that so desperately needs to be released so they can know they are valuable, and worthy to be loved. Good post. T
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yes, all true. and thank you )
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This post is so joyful! Thank you for sharing it.
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my pleasure )
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Beautiful post and reminder. I share your sentiments in this post deeply. This is why education from day one is so crucial 🙂
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yes, shirley you are so right )
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🙂
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Great images Beth. 🙂
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thanks jade )
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So very true. Create, create, create. They won’t dwell on the ugliness on destruction.
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yes )
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Now that’s a good day in kindergarten. 🙂
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it really was, jf )
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wonderful, and quote is so true.
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thank you david, and i believe it is too. the dads learned as much as the kids.
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What a wonderful project and a beautiful post! 😀
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yes to building and not destroying, well-put Mr. Skelton. And well-posted, Ms. Beth 🙂
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thanks, liz )
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Looks like they had great fun – and the children seemed happy, too 🙂
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yes, the parents loved it too )
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So true. Children need the best lessons in life to grow as happy individuals.
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yes )
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