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Dear 3rd graders!

2009-05-14T09:16:00.003-05:00

You are just about finished with your year of 4th grade! I want you to write to the third graders, and tell them about 4th grade! Tell them about highlights, your teacher, what you learned, tell them everything about 4th grade that you can!!!! Review the year- try and remember all of the field trips. What was your FAVORITE memory of the year???

Garretson Field Trip

2009-05-05T15:05:00.002-05:00

4th graders, I want you to tell me about every detail of your field trip from yesterday. Tell me where you went, and what you did (IN ORDER.) Tell me all of the facts from the pontoon ride as you remember. Tell me who was all in your group, and what you saw on the tour. Tell me about what you ate for lunch, and how cool it was to eat in God's beautiful nature. What did you do after lunch?

Thank God for such an awesome day.

EARTH DAY- and it was "good"

2009-04-23T09:52:00.002-05:00

Recycle city:http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm

Earth games:

http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html

Yesterday was EARTH DAY celebration day!!!! What did you learn about the earth yesterday?Tell me about WHY YOU SHOULD CARE?Tell me what things you can do to help God's earth!?Explain some of the changes you have or will make at home! How can you help others help out too!!??

What did you find?

2009-04-19T20:19:00.001-05:00

I am going to post the pictures that I took of you guys dissecting your Owl Pellets- but in this blog, I would like for you to explain how your dissection went? What did the pellet look like when you got it, what did it feel like? smell like? How did you get inside of it? What did you find inside? What was the most exciting thing inside your pellet? What animal do you think that was inside of your pellet?
Did you have fun?!

How God made owls so special!

2009-04-15T21:41:00.002-05:00

We have been discussing Owls for the past few days. I want you to tell me as much as you have learned about them!

First of all, tell me all of the owl's adaptations, and the purpose of each one.

Then tell me what owls eat.

Tell me about their habitats.

Why do farmers like Owls?

Tell me what the food that CANNOT be digested is called- and tell me a little bit about what can be found in that ball.

Palm Sunday through Good Friday

2009-04-02T09:43:00.003-05:00

We have begun taking an in depth look at Jesus' last week on earth before his Crucifixion. Tell me what he did each day.

Palm Sunday?

How did he enter Jerusalem? What did that show us about what kind of a guy Jesus was?

What was the first thing Jesus did once he entered Jerusalem?

What did he do on Thursday? Why did Jesus do that with his disciples?

What two men betrayed Jesus? and how?

Tell me all about Good Friday? How did it happen that Jesus was the one to get killed, when he committed no crime? What two men tried to tell the people he did nothing wrong?

Tell me about his death on the cross.

Aslan and Jesus

2009-03-26T08:22:00.002-05:00

We just finished reading the Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe. Aslan made a huge sacrifice without complaining- and we connected that to Jesus, our saviour.

I want you to tell me why Aslan had to die. Tell me why Jesus had to die. The explain both of their deaths- where did they die, who killed them, what were the people saying?

Then explain to me what happened after Aslan and Jesus were dead? Why did this happen, and why are we SO thankful to GOd that this happened to Jesus??

What makes you say "God is AWESOME" today?

2009-03-23T12:34:00.003-05:00

The weather is slowly changing, the birds are slowing coming out, the grass is slowly emerging! The beauty of the changing seasons is slowly coming upon us!

We just got finished reading about Narnia who never gets SPRING! Spring should always remind you of God's power!

We noticed in math how all of the numbers line up, are in perfect order, and everything works out perfectly. We read about the human body, and how God made every organ, system, and muscle to work together perfectly. God has everything planned out before time, he knows what you are going to have for supper tonight!

How cool!Tell me what makes you in AWE of God today.......

Who are the HEROS in our lives?

2009-03-19T07:54:00.003-05:00

We working on our reports on Courageous Christians,
our novel, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe,"
and our study on Jesus' sacrifice at Easter.
Let's take some time to talk about heroes!
In 3 or more sentences, tell me what a hero is. List 4 or more characteristics of a hero.
How was Aslan a hero in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?"
How is Jesus a hero to you?How are Aslan and Jesus similar?
How are they different?
Tell me in 3 or more sentences who is a hero to you, and what makes them a hero?
How can you be a hero to someone?

Harriet Tubman

2009-03-12T09:35:00.003-05:00

4th graders, this week was Harriet Tubman day. We spend a bit of time discussing her life, and how she lived. Describe what her childhood was like. Then what choice did she have to make when she was an adult. Tell me about everything that she accomplished!

Tell me why you admire Harriet Tubman.

What fruits of the SPirit did Harriet live according to?!

Be sure and write in complete sentences!

Fruit of the Spirit

2009-03-09T11:52:00.003-05:00

We have been talking a lot about the Fruits of the spirit.

What are all nine of the fruits?

Why did God give us this great example? What did he want us to learn by the lesson of the Fruit of the SPirit? WHy do you think God wants us to live according to the fruits?

What are we do when we see someone not living by the fruits?

Explain what it means to live by the fruits?

What does the Bible say will happen if we live according to the Fruits of the Spirit!?

God's made our bodies amazingly!!

2009-03-05T08:42:00.004-06:00

We are studying the human body right now! We are talking about how awesome it is that God created everything to work together, and run so smoothly! He thought of every detail in our body! Write a few sentences about what you think is simply the most amazing part of our body that God thought of. Discuss some of the systems in our body (respiratory, circulatory, digestive, skeletal, and muscular) and how they work!

Then thank God for thinking about details in our body that we never would have thought of!

George Washington

2009-02-19T10:46:00.002-06:00

I want you to write a couple of good paragraphs about what you learned about President George Washington. Tell me some history about how he became president, and some fun facts! remember to use good complete sentences.

President Licoln

2009-02-12T08:44:00.003-06:00

Finish this sentence, and add a paragraph or two of supporting details. Please use complete sentences, and complete thoughts!

I do (or do not) think President Abraham Lincoln was a good president because.........

Fix Our Eyes On Jesus

2009-02-05T10:07:00.005-06:00

We have been talking a lot about what it means to fix our eyes on Jesus.
Tell me what it means to fix our eyes on Jesus, and how we can do this? When can this be really hard to always fix our eyes on Jesus? And what can we do when it gets hard?
Help to encourage others to fix their eyes on Jesus, tell them what it means to in YOUR life.

Write two good paragraphs telling me about Fixing Your Eyes on Jesus. Let me know of any Bible verses that come to mind!

When you are finished writing

2009-02-05T10:05:00.001-06:00

When you are finished you may do one of the following activities:

1. http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/invasion/invasion.html

2. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/interestsentences/pronouns/game.shtml

3. http://www.eatsshootsandleaves.com/ESLquiz.html

Lewis And Clark

2009-01-29T10:00:00.003-06:00

Please click on this link- http://www.mrnussbaum.com/lcflash.htm

First click on animal discoveries- and write about 4 interesting animals that Lewis and Clark discovered.

Then click Lewis and Clark Activities- first take the Lewis and Clark Reading Comprehension test- how many did you get correct?

Then do the Lewis and Clark Crossword puzzle!

Have fun!

Winter Snow!

2009-01-12T11:51:00.002-06:00

How does the beautiful, fresh, pure, white snow remind you of God and his love for you?

Christmas games

2008-12-18T10:45:00.001-06:00

Click here, or copy this address into the address bar for the internet for Christmas games.

http://www.merry-christmas.com/games/

Merry Christmas Todd!

2008-12-18T10:21:00.001-06:00

If you have extra time, and you are finished with your assignment- you may write Todd a special note! (Since you BEGGED me to do so!!)

The Christmas Story!

2008-12-18T07:54:00.002-06:00

We studied the Christmas story in great depth this week! We read Luke's account of the story, and Matthew's account of the story! Please tell me what details each man included in their story.

Pretend you are writing this blog to someone who has never heard the Christmas story before!

Then in another paragraph tell me what God wants for Christmas?

Christmas wishes!

2008-12-15T12:00:00.001-06:00

What do you wish this Christmas? What do you wish for people in SIoux Falls? Uganda? Family members, strangers?
What are your Christmas wishes!?
What would you like to tell people who do not know the true Christmas story?

Questions about Fantasy books to Todd

2008-12-11T10:11:00.002-06:00

If you are curious about some fantasy or science fiction book, and you want to ask the expert!!!- Here is your chance. Ask him questions about them, if you would like they, why he likes them, and any recommendations!

Books!!!!

2008-12-11T10:02:00.001-06:00

Describe to me what book you are reading, or have recently finished! Tell me about it withOUT giving away the ending!!
What did you like about it?- WHo would you recommend it to?!

Read each other's entries, and ask each other about their books!

Christmas is a time of GIVING!

2008-12-08T12:01:00.002-06:00

Christmas is a time of giving. Tell me in a few paragraphs how you plan on giving this year. (It doesnt have to be in the form of a present.) Can you give your kindness to someone? Can you give your obedience to someone? Think about a bunch of things that you plan on giving people this year. Remember this season is NOT about YOU YOU YOU! it is about kindess and giving!!!!

Gabriel

2008-12-08T12:00:00.003-06:00

What important part did Gabriel play in the Christmas story?

The most incredible gift!!!!

2008-12-04T09:37:00.004-06:00

Christmas is soon going to sweep our country! Everyone's attention will be on presents, and Christmas lists! Me! Me! Me!!
Would you please tell me why Christmas is so important, and why you think that people should NOT be greedy during Christmas!!!

Thankfulness to God

2008-11-13T08:45:00.002-06:00

4th graders, Thanksgiving is coming soon. I want you to write in 8 complete sentences what you are thankful to God for. God has blessed us with so many things in our lives. Take a moment to write about alllllll that you are thankful for.

And remember- should we only be thankful in November?- or should our hearts show "Thanksliving!"

Love your neighbor

2008-10-27T12:08:00.002-05:00

4th graders, Tell me what it means to love your neighbor. Tell me why we are supposed to love our neighbors. ANd give me a few examples of how you in your life can show love unto your neighbor.

God's Amazing Animals!!

2008-10-22T21:13:00.001-05:00

We have been studying animals for a while now. You have choosen a particular animal to study more in depth. Please tell me what your animal is, what it looks like, what it uses for defence, and how amazing God is for creating each detail of your animal!! What adaptations did God give it for survival??

God's Amazing Creation

2008-10-20T11:53:00.002-05:00

4th graders, today I would like you to journal about what we have learned about God's amazing creation. Tell me a few details that you found AWESOME. Tell me how God created the world, how long it took him, and a few interesting things about God's creation.

Write 5-10 good, complete sentences before you publish your comment. Then you may comment on a friend's entry!!!

WELCOME

2008-09-15T12:22:00.002-05:00

Hello 4th graders. We are going to keep practicing our blogging!
Write a short paragraph about your weekend, and then we will read each others!

KEEP YOUR FINGERS ON HOME-ROW!!!!

Brand new year of school August 2008!

2008-08-22T11:28:00.002-05:00

Hello Class, this year we will be working on writing on what is called a BLOG. We need to work on our keyboarding first, but this will be a fun way to work on the computer!

Today, please write 2 sentences about what you have done already in the 4th grade that you like!

I will publish them, and then you can read everyone else's writing!!! have fun!!

SUMMER!!!

2008-06-02T16:15:00.001-05:00

How has everyone's summer been going so far? What fun things have you done so far?! I miss you all and cant wait to hear what you have to say! I will write back!!

I just got home from Chicago, I had a really nice trip! I am now going to school everyday and taking classes of my own! DONT you feel sorry for me!!

SD history!

2008-05-07T14:02:00.003-05:00

Click on one or all of the following links with your partner. Include a list of 10 interesting facts that you learned!
Be sure and include something about how/why Sioux Falls began!

http://www.hellosiouxfalls.com/History.Cfm

http://www.siouxfalls.org/Information/history/siouxfalls.aspx

http://www.city-data.com/us-cities/The-Midwest/Sioux-Falls-History.html

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.minnehahacounty.org/images/information/history/large_siouxfalls.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.minnehahacounty.org/information/history/large_siouxfalls.aspx&h=926&w=694&sz=169&hl=en&start=5&um=1&tbnid=kQC_jcsKl2tz7M:&tbnh=147&tbnw=110&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhistory%2Bof%2BSIoux%2BFalls%2Bphotos%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den

Dear Mrs. Mulder,

2008-05-05T10:09:00.003-05:00

Today 4th graders, we are going to write to Mrs. Mulder and tell her that we are praying for her. Include what you have learned about the Fruits of the Spirit in your message to her.

WE can save the earth!

2008-04-28T08:24:00.003-05:00

Recycle city:
http://www.epa.gov/recyclecity/mainmap.htm

Earth games:
http://resources.kaboose.com/games/earthday.html

Today is EARTH DAY celebration day!!!!
Tell me about WHY YOU SHOULD CARE?
Tell me what things you can do to help God's earth!?
Explain some of the changes you have made at home!

Blue Willow

2008-04-16T15:21:00.002-05:00

Where does Janey live? Why is she living there? How does she feel about her life there? Explain the significance of "the plate."

Write a brief summary of Janey's experience at school.

Write 10-13 sentences about how you would feel if you were Janey in this story!

Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe movie/book

2008-04-11T13:27:00.002-05:00

We just finished watching the movie "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe."

I want you to think about the similarities/differences that you wrote down on your blue sheets.

Journal what you liked/disliked about the book, and about the movie. And discuss at least 5 differences, and 5 similarites.

Write a concluding paragraph about which you enjoyed better, and WHY!

Heros

2008-04-08T09:54:00.003-05:00

We are just finishing our reports on Courageous Christians, our novel, "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," and our study on Jesus' sacrifice at Easter. Let's take some time to talk about heroes!

In 3 or more sentences, tell me what a hero is. List 4 or more characteristics of a hero.

How was Aslan a hero in "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe?" How is Jesus a hero to you?
How are Aslan and Jesus similar? How are they different?

Tell me in 3 or more sentences who is a hero to you, and what makes them a hero?

How can you be a hero to someone?

Fruits of the Spirit!

2008-04-07T09:09:00.002-05:00

What are the Fruits of the Spirit? (Please list them also)
In 5 or more sentences, tell me what does it mean to live according to the Fruits of the Spirit?

What does God tell us will happen if we live according to our sinful nature?
What does God tell us will happen if we livea ccording ot the Spirit?

What verse in the Bible helps remind us to keep living according to the Fruits of the Spirit? What Does that verse mean?

How do you personally live by the SPirit? Where do you struggle?

Passion Week

2008-03-12T13:49:00.002-05:00

We are at the begining of "Passion Week."
Tell me in detail about the days we have already discussed.

What were the people shouting as Jesus entered Jerusalem?
What did he say to the people in the temple?
What did he do on Tuesday and Wenesday? Why do you think what he did on those two days was so important?
Tell me in detail what happened on Thursday?
How would you have felt to be Judas?

Palm Sunday

2008-03-10T09:47:00.002-05:00

We are taking a close look at each day of Jesus' life on his last week on earth.
Today we looked at Palm Sunday- and his triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Give me a summary of this day.
Give me some details from the Gospels accounts of this day, what prophecy did it fulfill, and what did this entry tell you about Jesus? Why do you think Jesus had to enter in that way?
What were the people shouting as he entered?
What was the first thing Jesus did when he got into Jerusalem?

Messages to Todd!!

2008-03-04T10:17:00.001-06:00

If you would like to thank Todd for his visit, or send him a sepcial message! Now is your chance!

How wonderful God is today!

2008-03-03T10:27:00.001-06:00

The weather is slowly changing, the birds are slowing coming out, the grass is slowly emerging! The beauty of the changing seasons is slowly coming upon us! We just got finished talking about Magnetism in science class, God made the earth a huge magnet how cool! We noticed in math how all of the numbers line up, are in perfect order, and everything works out perfectly. We read about the human body, and how God made every organ, system, and muscle to work together perfectly. God has everything planned out before time, he knows what you are going to have for supper tonight! How cool!

Tell me what makes you in AWE of God today.......

Spring!

2008-03-03T10:23:00.001-06:00

Please write your best "Welcome Spring" letter! Tell Spring how much we wish it would come! :)

Magnets

2008-02-27T13:33:00.003-06:00

In complete sentences, and in good paragraphs, explain to me what a magnet is!
Use the terms magnetic poles, and magnetic fields.

Tell me why not all objects can be magnets. How can you create temperary magnets?!

Explain how the Earth is like a huge magnet, and how this fact helped Sailors many years ago!

Benjamin Franklin!

2008-02-11T10:07:00.000-06:00

Who is Benjamin Franklin? What did he do?
Explain how he made his great invention!
DO you think what he did was smart? Why or why not?
How is life different now, after Benjamin Franklin!?

Electrical circuits!!!!!!

2008-02-07T10:08:00.000-06:00

What is an electrical circuit?

What are all of the parts necessary for the circuit to work?

What are a few different types of circuits, and how are they different?

Today you worked with creating circuits! Describe your group's experience. What are some things that happened in your group. What did you learn? What problems did you encounter? What were some really neat things that your group did????!!!

This weekend I discovered how Awesome God is when....

2008-02-04T09:42:00.000-06:00

The wonder of the human body!

2008-01-07T09:45:00.000-06:00

God has created our bodies very wonderfully! We are learning about all of our bodies different systems, and how they perfectly work together! Write a paragraph about how wonderful and complex our bodies are, and how thankful we are to God for creating us so wisely!!

The Melting Snowman!

2008-01-03T08:16:00.000-06:00

4th graders, today you are going to create a story entitled, "The Melting Snowman!" Be as creative as possible- think of all possibilities for your snowman. Describe the characters of your story, your story's setting, and come up with a fun plot!
Please make sure your story is a minimum of 10 sentences long! Please write carefully!!

God's Most Incredible Gift!

2007-12-05T11:58:00.000-06:00

Christmas time is here!! It is so fun to see the festivities around town, and the cheer on people's faces! But we as Christians know what Christmas really means to us! God has blessed us with the MOST incredible gift! In a paragraph or two, using complete sentences, and correct punctuation, please tell me what Christmas truly means to YOU!

Thanksgiving break!

2007-11-26T09:52:00.000-06:00

Please tell me in complete sentences all about your Thanksgiving break. What are some things that you did to show your true thankfulness? What are some highlights? How much did you miss school!!!!!?

WHAT IS THANKSLIVING!?

2007-11-15T07:30:00.000-06:00

Are we called to be thankful to God ONE day a year?! What does it mean to truely live a life of thanksliving to God?! Think of reasons why you would want to do this, and how you could do this!!

Thanksgiving to GOD!

2007-11-08T08:22:00.000-06:00

"Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise His name!" Psalm 100:4
This is part of our memory verse for this month. I want you to take a few minutes to really think about all of the things that God has blessed you with. God tells us to enter his gates with thanksgiving- and praise Him for all that he has done for us! Write a prayer of Thanksgiving to God for all of the wonderful blessings he has given YOU!

David and Saul!

2007-11-01T09:51:00.000-05:00

We have been talking about David and Saul. We are noticing how Saul is becoming very jealous of David.

1. Write 2 reasons why Saul is jealous of David.

2. Then tell me specifically in 3 or more sentences what Saul was doing about his jealousy toward David.

3. Jonathan and David are really good friends, and Jonathan was going against his father to try and protect David. Write in complete sentences what it means to be a really good friend to someone!

Sunday!

2007-10-29T10:17:00.000-05:00

Yesterday you were able to go to church!
* Tell me in complete sentences two or more things that you learned in church yesterday!
*Then in two or more sentences, thank God for allowing you to go to church. Some people are killed for trying to go to church and praising God!

DAVID AND GOLIATH

2007-10-24T07:27:00.000-05:00

We have just discussed the story of "David and Goliath!"

Give me a brief summary of the story.
Then tell me why the Israelites were so terrified that day, and why were the Philistines so confident?
In three or more sentences, tell me how you would have felt if
you were David on that day!!!

God's Animal Kingdom!

2007-10-18T10:26:00.000-05:00

We are learning a lot about animals in the fourth grade! Tell me what animal you choose to write your report on. Then tell me a few neat facts about it, how did God make it so special? What adaptations does it have?

Remember to write in complete sentences- and sign only your first name! :)

Fourth grade!

2007-10-16T11:52:00.000-05:00

We are in the month of October. You are getting a pretty good idea what it is like to be a fourth grader. Write a few complete senteces telling me what your favorite part of being a fourth grader is, what a few highlights are, and how it is different than last year!
Remember to sign only your first name at the end:)