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Week of March 30 to April 2

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, our classroom followed the footsteps of Jesus through the most significant week in history. We took a quiet, reflective journey through the events of Holy Week , helping the students understand the depth of God’s love for us. Key Highlights: Walking Through Holy Week: We spent time each day discussing the specific events leading up to the crucifixion. The students showed incredible maturity as we reflected on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and what that means for each of us personally. The Victory of the Empty Tomb: Our sorrow turned to celebration as we discovered the greatest news of all—the tomb is empty! We rejoiced in the truth that "He is not here; He has risen!" and discussed Jesus’ ultimate victory over death. Personal Reflection Mini-Books: To process these big ideas, each student created a Holy Week Mini-Book . They used these to record their own thoughts, prayers, and reflections on each day's events. Math:   Ou...
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Week of March 23 to 27

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, our classroom took a quiet and meaningful pause for a special Faith Writing Prompt . Instead of our typical lesson format, we invited the students to look inward and think about the people and experiences that have shaped their hearts. Key Highlights: Knowing and Loving Jesus : The students were asked to write about who or what has helped them know and love Jesus more. We spent time brainstorming together, sharing stories of family members, friends, church experiences, and even quiet moments of prayer. A "Spiritual Time Capsule" : We emphasized the importance of using their best handwriting for this entry. Our hope is that when the students are older, they can look back at these pages and see a clear "snapshot" of how their relationship with God was growing in the 4th grade. Personal Connections : It was moving to see the students express gratitude for the "cloud of witnesses" in their lives—the people who ...
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Week of March 16 to 20

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What We Learned this Week: Math:   We took our fraction skills to the next level this week! Our mathematicians moved beyond simple parts of a whole and began exploring how to work with amounts greater than one. Key Highlights: Operations with Like Denominators : Students practiced adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. The "Aha!" moment came when they realized that as long as the "denominators" (the size of the pieces) are the same, we can simply join or separate the "numerators" (the number of pieces). The Great Conversion: We learned the "secret code" for switching back and forth between Mixed Numbers (like 1 3/4) and Improper Fractions (like 7/4). This is a vital skill for more complex math down the road! Comparing Mixed Numbers: We practiced comparing values like 2 1/3 and 1 2/3. Students are learning to look at the whole numbers first, then the fractional parts, to determine which value is greater. Reading:   We took anothe...
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