If I recall correctly, this is on one of Charlotte Diamond's CDs, a
beautiful rendition.
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Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:12:55 -0600
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I hear Peter, Paul and Mary
calling me now!
On 7/15/07 7:08 AM, "RASINSKI, TIMOTHY" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Here is a fine song about gardening -- I have several versions of it and
> love to sing it with kids. I think it is a wonderful metaphor for
> teaching and teachers
>
> Inch by inch, row by row
> Gonna make this garden grow
> All it takes is a rake and a hoe
> And a piece of fertile ground
> Inch by inch, row by row
> Someone bless these seeds I sow
> Someone warm them from below
> 'Til the rain comes tumbling down
>
>
> You can find the entire song lyric at this website:
> http://members.tripod.com/tiny_dancer/garden3.html
>
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> Timothy Rasinski, Ph.D.
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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Harbour,
> Deborah
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>
> This is in response to Kay in AZ and her discussion about using
> gardening as a theme in her classroom next year when responding to Olga
> - As I read about your web I kept making connections with garden needs
> and tools and materials. This summer I came across a book that would
> be perfect for you - Mrs. Spitzer's Garden by Edith Pattou. This story
> is about a teacher who plants her "seeds" each year, nurtures each one
> individually until they are strong, and then puts away her tools for the
> summer until she receives a new pack of seeds next year. This story is
> a tribute to all teachers who dedicate themselves daily to their
> "gardens". Edith Pattou does a great job using a garden as a metaphor
> to her classroom. The book was about $10 at Barnes and Noble. It
> would be a great book for yourself, a friend, or even a colleague. Hope
> that helps!
> Debbie
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