In Social Studies we have been learning about the four main social sciences so each child was to bring in an artifact describing each social science.  They did a wonderful job!

Our star this week loves to swim, loves wolves, and someday he wants to be a pastor or an explorer!

Today we had our first Land of Illinois program where we learned about the agriculture of Illinois.  We also got to make an “ag-bag” with little objects that represent the agriculture of Illinois. 

Here is our star this week!  She loves basketball, going to the fair, and someday she wants to be a doctor, lawyer, or teacher!

Here is our star this week!  She loves to play soccer, Florida, and when she grows up she wants to be a doctor!

In Religion one of the first lessons we talk about is the Tower of Babel.  To help them understand it, I had them work in groups to build a tower with gummy bears and tooth picks without talking to each other.  They did a great job!

We LOVED being able to view the solar eclipse today.  What an amazing experience! We had some yummy eclipse cookies and Capri Sun’s for a snack too. 

Our star this week loves legos, golf, video games, and someday he wants to invent robots that help people. 

I am beyond excited to begin a new year with my kiddos!

Becca, an 8th grader from last year made this AMAZING sucker bouquet for our class as a treat for them as they enter middle school.  We love it!