4th Grade Spanish Immersion with Maestra Damsteegt

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   It was an exciting week for our 4th graders as we followed the incredible journey of the prophet Elijah ! Here is a quick look at what we learned: Courage in the Face of Trouble : We discussed how God sent Elijah to speak truth to King Ahab and the people of Israel. God’s Faithful Care : We saw how God protected and provided for Elijah even when he had to flee from the King. Important Meetings : The students learned about the moment Elijah met Obadiah as part of God's plan. A Powerful Display : We wrapped up by talking about the amazing way God displayed His power on Mount Carmel. It was a great reminder for the students that God is always with us, providing us with strength and courage no matter what we face. The Unit 12 Elijah test is tentatively scheduled for  Wednesday, March 11 . To help your child prepare, please find the following resources below: Link to English Study Guide : This guide is designed to help parents suppo...

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, our class explored the lives of three different kings and the lessons we can learn from their leadership and faith. Here is a summary of what we studied: 👑 King Abijah: Remembering the Covenant We began the week by looking at King Abijah. We learned how he reminded the Israelites of their sacred covenant with God. Because of his faith and reliance on that promise, God granted Abijah and the army of Judah a great victory. 👑 King Asa: The Importance of Obedience Next, we studied King Asa. For most of his reign, Asa followed God's path, and we saw how God poured out blessings on both the king and His people during those times. However, we also discussed the difficult lesson that both the leader and the people suffered whenever they turned away from following God. 👑 King Ahab: Resisting Negative Influences Finally, we looked at King Ahab as a cautionary tale. Ahab allowed himself to be swayed by evil influences, which led him away from ...

What We Learned this Week: Bible:   This week, we looked at the moment God’s people split into two nations.  After King Solomon died, his son Rehoboam took the throne. When the people asked him to be a kind and fair leader, he chose pride over compassion. He threatened to be even harsher than his father, causing ten tribes to rebel and form the Northern Kingdom (Israel) under a leader named Jeroboam.  Fearing he would lose control, Jeroboam built golden calves for the people to worship instead of God. This act of idolatry led the nation away from the Lord and resulted in God’s judgment on Jeroboam’s family.  Leadership requires a servant's heart. When we choose pride or fear over God’s wisdom, we hurt the people around us. In an effort to provide sufficient study and preparation time, I am sharing the materials needed to review for our upcoming Unit 11 Bible Test. This test is tentatively scheduled for  Tuesday, February 24 . To help your child prepare ove...