As school begins in September, we meet our reading buddies from kindergarten and first grade. Then, almost every Friday afternoon we get together and read to each other. Here Jake reads with buddies Chris and Dakota. "Peace, guys!" Sometimes, on special occasions, we do other things, too, like "Pumpkin Math." How much does this pumpkin weigh, boys?
Following directions is really important in school (in LIFE, for that matter), so our class has many opportunities to strengthen this skill. Here we are making Fudge in a Bag, a recipe right out of our math book. After one minor setback, the fudge was finally finished. Success never tasted so good... or was sooo fun!
As November turns our thoughts to thankfulness, we are especially thankful for the opportunity to dress up and perform stories from our reading books. A favorite 5th grade play is "Hans Clodhopper," a variation of one of Hans Christian Anderson's tales. We "go on tour" and present it to other boys and girls on campus. Our families and friends come watch, too. BRAVO! BRAVO!
What fun we have in January! We read Two Years Before the Mast, a novel by Richard Henry Dana, and then board the Brig Pilgrim in Dana Point Harbor for an overnight role-play of hide gathering days. Below you see us "amidships." We weathered the storms of sea life just as Dana did! Hip, Hip, Hooray!
Hi there!
What a treat it is to teach all about God, God's Word, and God's world! It is not only a joy to teach these energetic boys and girls, it is a sincere pleasure to learn from them as well. A native of upstate New York, I have lived and taught here at LCS for the past 15 years. All three of my children (Laura, 26; Greg, 23; and Brian, 20) attended Liberty, so LCS is family to us. To think that this year marks my 24th year in a classroom! My heart is full of wonderful memories--many like the ones above! It is my goal to help children grow in the knowledge of Him, understanding just how awesome and wonderfully-made we and this world are! A favorite verse that keeps life in focus for me is Galatians 5:13, "...through love serve one another."
For His glory,
Mrs. Jan Wessels
at jwessels@libertychristian.org
