OCTOBER 2024
THE LION'S ROAR
13
WHAT ARE YOU READING THIS MONTH?
I recommend this book, because the authors do an amazing job of preparing readers to defend their faith with logic and reasoning. It is full of information that supports a biblical worldview, while comparing it to other worldviews. This enables the reader to identify what makes them different, while reading explanations of the flaws of the other worldviews. If you know someone who is searching for truth, this book does an amazing job of showing that it is actually atheism that requires more faith to believe in than Christianity.
This book was easy to understand, enjoyable and informative, and a wonderful resource. In 1 Peter 3:15 (NIV), Peter commands us to “Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." This book is a great tool to prepare you to do just that.
Jennifer Brey, our Pre-K through Grade 12 physical education and Grade 8 Bible teacher, has just finished reading “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist” by Norman Geisler and Frank Turek. Read her recommendation below!
This year our Grade 1 classroom is led by Dr. Charity Baker, and the class of “Dr. Baker’s Happy Campers” is off to a great start! The students are loving the freshly decorated room and the engaging lessons.
Each morning, the children engage in prayers, a shared song, calendar time, and the pledges. They then jump right into hands-on activities from the Collaboration Station. The children’s Tinker Tubs are filled weekly with a range of activities to support creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and FUN with their tablemates!
Reading is serious business in first grade! Students participate in daily independent and partner reading. Each week Dr. Baker introduces a specific reading skill or strategy. After participating in a mini-lesson related to the skill, students engage in reading centers that provide opportunities for independent practice.
The students are also working diligently to grow as authors! After participating in a writing lesson, students complete their own work. The students love taking their place in the Author Chair and sharing their ideas! Students are also practicing invaluable listening and speaking skills during this time, as they solicit questions and friendly comments from their peers.
Movement and math are two other important parts of the day, and Dr. Baker loves to combine them! Students engage with a variety of math manipulatives and role-playing as they practice using math strategies to follow math rules.
The campers headed outdoors to identify clouds as a part of their science unit on weather. Students are learning about the six features of weather: temperature, cloudiness, wind, air pressure, humidity, and precipitation. Students enjoyed working with their “huddle buddies” to discuss science prompts and identify clouds. The highlight was making their own clouds in a jar!
DR. BAKER'S HAPPY CAMPERS!
This year our Grade 1 classroom is led by Dr. Charity Baker, and the class of “Dr. Baker’s Happy Campers” is off to a great start! The students are loving the freshly decorated room and the engaging lessons.
Each morning, the children engage in prayers, a shared song, calendar time, and the pledges. They then jump right into hands-on activities from the Collaboration Station. The children’s Tinker Tubs are filled weekly with a range of activities to support creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, problem solving, and FUN with their tablemates!
Reading is serious business in first grade! Students participate in daily independent and partner reading. Each week Dr. Baker introduces a specific reading skill or strategy. After participating in a mini-lesson related to the skill, students engage in reading centers that provide opportunities for independent practice.
The students are also working diligently to grow as authors! After participating in a writing lesson, students complete their own work. The students love taking their place in the Author Chair and sharing their ideas! Students are also practicing invaluable listening and speaking skills during this time, as they solicit questions and friendly comments from their peers.
Movement and math are two other important parts of the day, and Dr. Baker loves to combine them! Students engage with a variety of math manipulatives and role-playing as they practice using math strategies to follow math rules.
The campers headed outdoors to identify clouds as a part of their science unit on weather. Students are learning about the six features of weather: temperature, cloudiness, wind, air pressure, humidity, and precipitation. Students enjoyed working with their “huddle buddies” to discuss science prompts and identify clouds. The highlight was making their own clouds in a jar!