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Beth Pinyerd Articles

Hop on the Train

BY BETH PINYERD As I drive through downtown Opelika and see the railroad station and the crisscross of tracks, the sights bring back so many good warm memories I had while growing up. Now I am 70 years old, but I remember one certain field trip like it was yesterday....
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Our Furever Friends

Before August goes out with summer fun and heat, I want to remind the readers that August is National Dog Month. Right here in the middle of what we call “The Dog Days of Summer,” I wanted to share the benefits of having a sweet pet. My precious little dog Cookie...
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Babies Love Books

I am so very thankful for all the preschool opportunities that God has provided for me, as a Grandma, through Trinity United Methodist Church Preschool; Pepperell Baptist Church which hosts Mothers of Preschoolers, MOPS, and Village Kids; and Opelika First Baptist...
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Tears At the Classroom Door

As school has started back in our preschools, as well as different childcare situations, we might hear that when young children separate from their parents at the classroom door, they do so with tears and crying. As adults, we can all remember those days as we think...
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Young Eyes on Easter and Weather

Young Eyes on Easter and Weather

Apr 13, 2022

I wanted to share a Hug of Hope for our young children and their families right before Easter. During this week of celebration right before Easter,...

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Lee County Volunteers Get a High Five!

Friends Forever — Our Pets

Apr 6, 2022

By Beth Pinyerd Early Childhood teachers love to sing the preschool nursery rhyme “Bingo” a farmer’s dog. This cute little jingle song is enjoyed by...

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Lee County Volunteers Get a High Five!

Celebrations of Spring and March

Mar 16, 2022

By Beth Pinyerd March 16 is recognized as “When Everything You Do is Right Day!” Readers, give yourself a pat on the back and a hug because on this...

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The Joy of Nature

Mar 9, 2022

By Beth Pinyerd Happy Spring Break to the children, families and educators of Lee County. Our communities offer us a gift of beautiful nature...

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Lee County Volunteers Get a High Five!

Snowmen or Sunshine

Mar 2, 2022

By Beth Pinyerd Hello March! In my early childhood classroom, this teacher and her students always left a snowman banner up through the middle of...

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Lee County Volunteers Get a High Five!

February-Boost Self-Esteem Month

Feb 23, 2022

By Beth Pinyerd  Before we exit from February, I want to mention that February is “International Boost Self-Esteem Month”. Classroom Observer would...

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