Beth Pinyerd Articles

Classroom Observer – Winter fun for children

Burr! It is definitely winter in Lee County, as we welcome in freezing temperatures.  I absolutely LOVE teaching children in wintertime. As an early childhood teacher, every year right after Christmas I love to go shopping, not just because winter items have been...

Classroom Observer | Dec. 19, 2024

Embracing the Christmas Spirit OPINION — As one walks the streets of Opelika, Auburn and Lee County, it truly takes your breath away on how beautifully decorated our community is for Christmas! It is this writer’s heartfelt desire to encourage children, individuals,...

Classroom Observer | Nov. 7, 2024

Children learn thankfulness OPINION — Lee County is beautifully displaying landscapes as leaves are turning. Sunrises and sunsets are brilliant colors. Festivals of gratefulness are being celebrated in our community everywhere and truly, after the initial busyness of...

Classroom Observer | Oct. 31, 2024

The Greatest Generation OPINION — The Greatest Generation includes people born between 1901 and 1927. There are lessons and core values that we can learn from them, not only to strengthen our own personal lives but to strengthen our society as a whole. Let’s keep in...
Classroom Observer | Aug. 29, 2024

Classroom Observer

A front row seat for the Summer Olympics OPINION — Put on your seatbelt in your imaginary airplane as we fly to the beautiful capital seat of...

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Classroom Observer | Aug. 29, 2024

Classroom Observer | July 4, 2024

July 4th parades in OPINION — I used to hear my grandmother say when July comes in that we are celebrating the “Dog Days of Summer.” The Farmer’s...

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Classroom Observer | Aug. 29, 2024

Classroom Observer

Celebrating our fathers OPINION — Hey, have you picked up that Father’s Day card or your dad’s favorite tie or shirt, a needed tool or favorite...

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Classroom Observer | Aug. 29, 2024

Classroom Observer

Summer has arrived OPINION — As a teacher, I love to teach about the different seasons of the year. I teach the Bible verse Ecclesiastes 3:1 —...

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