heading out on a rainy day
to explore, discover things, and learn
in the much larger classroom of the universe.
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“the universe is a great university.”
-sai baba
Apr28
Category Archives: children
Apr22
on earth day, and every day.
kinder in their natural habitat capturing the ever-elusive giant stick
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“live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink,
taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the Earth.”
-henry david thoreau
Apr18
dangerous games.
oh, how i would have loved to see this exhibit
i played with each and every one of these games
and lived to tell.
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“parents shouldn’t assume children are made out of sugar candy and will break and collapse instantly.
kids don’t.
we do.”
-maurice sendak
Apr13
flavors.
this ice cream store features every flavor on earth.
and maybe the universe.
and they never run out of anything.
and it’s all free.
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“you can pour melted ice cream on regular ice cream. It’s like a sauce!”
-chris pratt
Apr8
magic spell.
“expecto petronum”
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“dear miss kennedy, i know this spell. if you do that magic it just keeps you safe from stuff if you are in danger.”
– from my student, l.
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one of kindest and most wonderful gifts i’ve ever received
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“kindness is a magical spell –
performed by enlightened beings –
meant to enchant hearts and lift weary souls that they might fly.”
-richelle e. goodrich
Mar18
confidence.
when you choose
to step out of your comfort zone
to dip your lucky charms into ranch dressing
and fully enjoy eating them that way
no matter how others react
that is confidence.
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“i have made the choices that work best for me. i know i cannot please everyone, and that’s fine.”
-marlee matlin
Mar15
rocks.
it took a while and a team of busy gatherers
but the kinder were happy to announce
they had collected and lined up
79 rocks
and that equals 1 museum.
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“as with other phases of nature, I have probably loved the rocks more than I have studied them.’
-john burroughs
Mar11
every moment.
the kinder discover yet another miracle
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“every moment of light and dark is a miracle.”
-walt whitman
Mar4
a gift.
when someone in our class
got injured while playing outside
the kinder quickly sprang into action
creating art and cards for their friend
23 pieces of art from 14 children
given to her to know she was cared about
a quiet smile was her gift back to them.
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“making art is like giving a gift: evidence of your spirit and that you are here.”
– paddy mitchell
Feb28
teaching the young on a monday.
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i’m ready for you, kinder!
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art credit: gary larson, the far side
I didn't have my glasses on.... 