Tag Archives: children

First Grade Field Trip in Germany

Posted on February 5, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Giddy first graders donned boots and jackets to go outdoors after the snowfall to discover and document those footprints left behind by the rabbits, squirrels, and deer. They documented in carefully written journals those wonderful discoveries. Bright-eyed and happy in … Continue reading →

Posted in animal tracks, German School Field Trip, tracks in snow | Tagged children, field trips, German village life, home of Oscar Mayer, Koesingen | 6 Comments

An Ode to Dad

Posted on June 19, 2020 by maryannniemczura

He’s a pearl of great value my mother said. She was right. Lucky to have married him, the father of our two children. We love him. He’s patient and kind. He listens even when the topic is difficult. He … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, family love, Father's Day, pearl of great value | Tagged assessor, children, coach, inner strength, mentor, music minister, scientist, Teacher | 27 Comments

Kösingen, Germany: Oscar Mayer’s Village

Posted on December 15, 2017 by maryannniemczura

During our first Fulbright year, our son’s first grade class made several class field trips in picturesque Kösingen, Germany, home to Oscar Mayer before he came to the U.S. It was not unusual for them to walk one mile or … Continue reading →

Posted in animal tracks, Christmas, customs in Germany, home of Oscar Mayer, Koesingen, tracks in the snow | Tagged children, field trips, Fulbright Year, German village life, Koesingen, Massachusetts | 15 Comments

Through the Eyes of Children

Posted on December 23, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Through the Eyes of Children Our son’s first grade class made several class field trips during our Fulbright year in Kösingen, Germany, home to Oscar Mayer. It was not unusual for them to walk one mile or more while gathering … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Traditions, customs in Germany, family love, family stories, Fulbright year, Germany, through the eyes of children, tracks | Tagged animal tracks, children, Christmas greetings, field trips, German village life, home of Oscar Mayer, Koesingen | 18 Comments

The Scrubs Are Just a Cover!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Last week we were graced with a visit from our traveling nurse daughter who wanted to help celebrate Mother’s Day early. As we visited, talked and caught up with her life and doings, I was most impressed with … Continue reading →

Posted in love, Mother's Day | Tagged children, family, flowers, love, memories, parents | 26 Comments

It’s All in the Detail!

Posted on November 14, 2015 by maryannniemczura

After waiting what seemed an inordinate amount of time, I phoned the roofers at lunch time. Imagine my surprise when they told me they had been to our house and had measured for the new roof to be installed! We … Continue reading →

Posted in attention, construction, corrections, details, example, failures, learning from mistakes, life lessons, roofers, teaching crativity | Tagged children, construction, creativity, details, example life lessons, learning process, mistakes in life, parents, paying attention, roofers, teaching tools | 2 Comments

Eyes in the Back of my Head

Posted on October 10, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Young children sometimes think their parents and teachers have a super power, a way of knowing and seeing things even when their backs are turned. Using humor, they explain to children that they have these eyes in the back of … Continue reading →

Posted in children, eyes in the back of the head, laughter, medicine, parents, schools in Germany, teachers | Tagged best medicine, children, eye glasses, eyes in the back of the head, humor, parents, schools, teachers | 7 Comments

July 4th Traditions

Posted on July 4, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Family, friends, faith, food, flying the flag and fireworks create memorable traditions this July 4th. Neighbors are out relaxing, playing, taking walks and cooking outdoors. Everyone stops to reflect on this country and on those who went before us and … Continue reading →

Posted in celebrations, Colorado, faith, family, fireworks, food, friends, July 4th, prayer before meals, Pueblo, traditions, Upstate New York, vegetable gardens | Tagged birthday cakes, children, education, faith, family, fireworks, flag, food, friends, gardens, German prayer before meals, July 4, memories, music, traditions | Leave a comment

Treasure the Gifts of the Past

Posted on May 23, 2015 by maryannniemczura

With flowers, trees, birds and bees in full bloom now and bustling activity, I reflect this Memorial Day Weekend on family and especially those who have served in the military. Each year my husband puts up hanging flower baskets on … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, productive citizens, reflect on the past, resilience, role models, soldiers, WWII | Tagged children, Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, independent citizens, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, parents, resilience, role models, soldiers | 4 Comments

Childhood Freedom

Posted on March 14, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Recent media accounts of a couple in Maryland prompted me to write this week about the freedom and pleasure of childhood play. I was fortunate to start my early childhood years in rural Massachusetts in and around the Springfield, Palmer … Continue reading →

Posted in a stranger, childhood play, children, family, family stories, Fulbright Teacher, Germany, life lessons, life skills, Maryland parents, Massachusetts, Musings, Parents, rural America, school, schools in Germany, Sturbridge, Upstate New York | Tagged childhood, children, freedom, independence, life skills, Maryland parents, Massachusetts, parents, play, responsibility, trust | 2 Comments