our class has been taking a close look at snow and ice
after reading them
the first book i ever read all by myself
‘snow’ by p.d. eastman
brought a snowball in from outside
named it ned
popped it in our freezer
check on it every now and then
take ned out for just a little bit
see if it’s still cold and in the shape of a snowball and if it’s drippy
hope that ned will be with us throughout the season
even if he goes away in the spring
we’re pretty sure he’ll be back next winter.
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I have my glasses on.... 
Ned was a little flaky at first, but with some loving attention he has turned out to be a well-rounded individual. Now every snowball I ever meet will somehow be named “Ned”. Thanks for that, Beth!
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love your take on ned -)
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Good🤝
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loved it , Beth — and that Shel Silverstein quote is a gem 🙂
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he has such a fun way with words
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I’ve read both his children’s poetry collections — a light in the attic and the sidewalk one — over and over 🙂
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ps as you probably know much of Australia, including the city where I live, very rarely sees snow 😦
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indeed. here it is like a winter’s version of the beach
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that is a gorgeous way of putting it, Beth !
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I always yell “let’s go to the beach!” when taking my class out
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To play in the snow
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That’s so cute. My favorite children’s snow book is The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats.
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I love that one, too. read it twice to my class very recently, a classic
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💙
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Thanks for the chuckle!
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Super, Beth!
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Haha! Love the poem.
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Can I have a chocolate snowball instead… ??
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Yummmmmm!
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I think you and Shel were on the same wave length. 🙂
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⛄️
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Love the poem!!
Somehow that one escaped me.
Ned will be a wonderful winter guest, for sure!
Would googlie eyes be prohibited? So tempting!🤣
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I know! )
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very beautiful Beth 🙂 It reminds me the first snow at home when my ad would take a snow ball and would mix it with maple syrup. It was the most magical time:D
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That’s a cute thought about Ned!
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Thanks!
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I love the whole concept of keeping Ned around. I’d love to attend your class.
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You’d have fun, I have no doubt
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True story!
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I remember reading that P.D. Eastman book to my son when he was little! I also read Shel Silverstein’s books. I loved his wacky sense of humor! Thanks for bringing up sweet memories!
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My pleasure!
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What great fun!
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Very)
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Love this! The magic and inspiration of snow!
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It is magic !
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All so inventive!
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❤️
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What a blessing you are to these kids! I think you never stopped believing in the magical.
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I never have)
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Delightful!
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Thanks!
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Wonderful memories, thank you.
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I’m glad
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Our pen pals from Minnesota once mailed us a snowball. 🤣 By the time it reached us, inside a plastic container, it could be classified as one of their 10,000 lakes. We sent them back part of the Pacific Ocean.
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So funny!
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Haha that’s a fun good poem by Shel Silverstein 😊
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Cute isn’t it?
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Love it! Simple wonders 🙂
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I’m all about simple wonders
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You’re an awesome teacher. I love that poem, too. 🙂
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just go with the flow and whatever our experiences and curiosity lead to
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The poem made me chuckle 😁
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)))
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Beautiful compose.
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Thank you
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I wish Ned a long and happy, albeit cold, life. And I’ve always loved that She Silverstein poem…
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Yes to both )
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👍
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Thank you Beth, Shel, and P.D. I love all three. My best to Ned.
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❤️⛄️
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How wonderful to remember the first book you ever read independently. I wish I could.
I love that poem by Shel Silverstein. It’s so funny.
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I’ll never forget it –
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🙂
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