Beth Pinyerd Articles

Classroom Observer | Oct. 17, 2024

Through the eyes of a child OPINION — With Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton having hit the Southeastern United States recently, it refreshes memories that Lee County has been affected by tornadoes — we all have been affected by natural disasters in some way. As...

Classroom Observer | Oct. 10, 2024

Fire Prevention Week OPINION — As a teacher, I really look forward to Fire Prevention Week, which is Oct. 7 through 11 this year. I know students will enjoy and learn so much, and I want to thank our local fire departments for taking the time to teach us about fire...

Classroom Observer | Oct. 3, 2024

A hug of hope, wisdom and gratefulness This Baby Boomer (born between 1946-1964) loves to sit down with my senior friends and the greater generation at church, visiting in long term facilities and spending time with my older friends. I am truly blessed each and every...

Classroom Observer

Sweet fruits of Fall OPINION — We are so blessed to have a community that celebrates all the Fall activities. This is truly a very busy and active time of year. Fall has been creeping in with its soft coolness and beautiful colors. This is a wonderful time of year to...
Hugs for mothers

Hugs for mothers

OPINION — From “Here Comes A Hug” (author anonymous): It’s Wondrous what a hug can do. A hug can cheer you when you’re blue. A hug can say “I love...

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May Day comes in bright

OPINION — Happy May Day to our community. April Showers have truly brought in May flowers in Lee County, Alabama. Our town, garden clubs and...

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Baby Boomers: Go back to class

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — The United States Census Bureau defines Baby Boomers as “individuals born in the United States between 1946 and mid 1964.”...

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The easel of your child’s life

OPINION — One of the special learning centers I enjoy children rotating through in the classroom is the art center. A fresh white sheet of paper...

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Running through the rain

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I love living in central Alabama where we experience a lot of Spring rains. I remember sitting on my parents’ screened...

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Looking for a four leaf clover

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I would like to remind the readers about special holidays that children and families can celebrate. This coming Sunday,...

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Leaping into Spring

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — Before we stroll into March, “Leap Day” is celebrated on Thursday, Feb. 29. The year 2024 is a leap year, when we add an...

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An educator’s heart

BY BETH PINYERD OPINION — I would like to share a very special heartfelt tribute in Classroom Observer this week for a teacher and principal who was...

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