Monthly Archives: October 2019

Grannies in Glasses and Light-fingered Gorillas

‘Twas a golden, fall day in preschool land when the GRANNY in GLASSES prepped her toddlers for drama practice.  Today’s Letter G involved a spectacle based loosely on Goodnight, Gorilla, by Peggy Rathmann, GREATLY loved by all three tots. (Earlier … Continue reading

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Fishies and Forgiveness: The Letter “F”

Mrs. M walked into our classroom last Tuesday and explained that she’d dreamt about me the night before: I was a second-grade teacher!  This is hilarious for several reasons, not the least of which was my inability to think of … Continue reading

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Dear Kulusiq and Basilla,

Thank you for a terrific farewell visit last Thursday; my preschoolers were impressed.  It was, of course, Letter E for ELEPHANT day and you’re not one — nonetheless, you two ladies ENTERTAINED us EXCELLENTLY. Not to throw shade towards Suki, … Continue reading

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When Your Opa Makes Some Donuts

Once upon a time, when Opa was a lad (this was a very long time ago), his mommy taught him how to make donuts. “Jimmy,” said Opa’s mommy, “because you like donuts so much, I’m going to teach you how … Continue reading

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