Alphabet of Thanksgiving

In trying to find the author of this poem on the internet, I see multiple titles and always author unknown. My choice of a title might seem a bit odd, because there isn't the typical list of things for which to be thankful. However, I read an article recently, Giving Thanks: Understanding the Biblical Emphasis of Thanksgiving, by Henry M. Morris III that brought out the idea of confession, which leads to the thankfulness (revealed in actions and words) and praise. In a sense, then, this poem spawns us to acknowledge our grumbling or ingratitude, and then in forgiveness become grateful.

Although things are not perfect
Because of trial or pain
Continue in thanksgiving
Do not begin to blame
Even when the times are hard
Fierce winds are bound to blow
God is forever able
Hold on to what you know
Imagine life without His love
Joy would cease to be
Keep thanking Him for all the things
Love imparts to thee
Move out of "Camp Complaining"
No weapon that is known
On earth can yield the power
Praise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
Redeem the time at hand
Start every day with worship
To "thank" is a command
Until we see Him coming
Victorious in the sky
We'll run the race with gratitude
Xalting God most high
Yes, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Zion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!

Spelling City

Check out the Spelling City Game. Let me know which game is your favorite. Have fun getting ready for the test on Friday!

Home Visits

I have really enjoyed stepping briefly into the lives of my students this summer. Some dotted their days with summer camp, others bounded off on their bikes to Grandma's house, and still others landed on lore from literature. Ahhh, such summer fun can't be beat!
I'm counting down the days for my students to walk through the door with unpurchased smiles and jittery twitters as I greet them and guide them to their designated desks. Then we'll open the door to a year full of wonder and possibilities. Tick, tick, tick, tick....

State Project

State Project

Due March 30

The students will be presenting a display board and a 3-D model of their state.

 On the display board the following is to be posted: 

• Colored map of state with capital city
• Colored page of state flag
• Colored state symbols and emblems (birds, flowers, trees)
• Paragraph about Geography and Climate
• Product Map showing the resources of the state
• Pictures with captions of National Park/Historical site
• Example of state license plate
• Words of the state song

A 3-D model of a famous monument or point of interest for tourists to visit is to be displayed as well

Bonus Points: Write an acrostic poem using the state’s name and describing the state’s uniqueness