Ronan, the son of a good friend, attends a fantastic preschool in San Francisco. I spent a wonderful morning taking photos there and loved watching him play with his friends. It brought me back to my teaching days in early childhood education. Days filled with the unexpected pleasures of kids discovering, playing, wondering and learning. Come to think of it, that’s a good list for all of us every day. His teachers guided the class thoughtfully and skillfully. So nice to see.
There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of a child. There are seven million. ~Walt Streightiff
Life is Good!
It is a happy talent to know how to play ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I Can Balance…Almost!
Psst, You’re My Friend…
Let’s Go!
Almost all creativity involves purposeful play~ Abraham Maslow
On the Job
Reporting For Duty
“What day is it?”
It’s today,” squeaked Piglet.
My favorite day,” said Pooh.”~ A.A Milne
Happiness
Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning. ~Diane Ackerman
Teachable Moments
Creative Energy
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken
joy in creative expression and knowledge. ~Albert Einstein
A Good Day
Jane Lurie Photography 
Brilliant! Loved all the quotes and what a pleasure to see all the children looking so engaged and thrilled to be there. Perfect way to feel about school–that there is nothing that’s as much fun!
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Hi Leah, Thank you! You’ve said it perfectly– exactly what I hoped it would convey. Nice of you to comment.
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Heart warming! Kathy Keane
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Thank you, Kathy K. Appreciate it!
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Wonderful capture of images *claps out aloud*
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Thank so much, qualitywithinplay. Appreciate it!
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Awwww Jane…these are precious. You’ve such a talent – and a great cast of “subjects”! The quotes are great also – love me some “Pooh”.
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Leslee- thank you! They are sweet faces, aren’t they? Glad you enjoyed the quotes, too. So many good ones for this topic…
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Fabulous shots…..really captured the innocence and curiosity of youth…those were the days!!! U have such a great eye…always a real treat for us!! Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you, April! I’m glad they brought you back to your youth 🙂 It sure did for me shooting them! Appreciate your comment.
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Such wonderful shots and quotes capturing the joy of the moments! Linda W
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Linda- thanks so much and you are right about the joy in the moment with these kiddies!
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The quotes here are just as beautiful as the pictures. Truly inspirational. Thanks.
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Hi Erin- Your gorgeous son is always a joy to photograph. His happy, sweet disposition comes through and has since he was born! Thank you for the opportunity to shoot some photos of him at school- great fun for me. Glad you enjoyed the quotes I chose to accompany the photos. See you soon.
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These are gorgeous photos. I will ask for copies if I were the mother of this kids. 🙂
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Imelda- thank you! Some have ordered prints– they couldn’t resist 🙂 Appreciate your comment!
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Jane, what a wonderful eye you have and such a gift.
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Donna, thanks so much. Appreciate that you took a moment to look and send a comment! Hope you are doing well!
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Wonderful photos of a beautiful child! The tenderness in each photo brought back memories of my own children and that “sense of discovery”
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Thank you, Ginny. What a compliment that they evoked such special memories for you. That’s the best!
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Have been waiting for my Ronan fix….this is the best! Diane
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Thanks, Diane! Glad you enjoyed them!
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Jane, the photos brought tears to my eyes. They’re all so wonderful.
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No wonder!! Beautiful!
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Thanks, Sharon. I can’t go wrong with little faces like these! Appreciate your comment!
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Jane I- You have a beautiful grandson and I have loved photographing him since he was born! Seeing him thrive at school was a special time to share with you. So glad you like the photos. xox
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