Week 2: Compound Word Capers and Bearded Dragon Spelling

“Free voluntary reading results in better reading comprehension, writing style, vocabulary, spelling, and grammatical development” ~ Stephen D. Krashen, linguist

4th Graders Tackle Compound Words with Movement

Ms. Robertson’s 4th graders learned about compound words by getting up and moving — one of our favorite ways to learn here at Learnwell!

5th Graders Learn Spelling Words with Buddy the Bearded Dragon

The fifth-grade class got a little help from their friend, Buddy, while reviewing spelling words this week. They also learned about genres in literature with a genre scavenger hunt.

7th Graders Chat in Language Arts

Mrs. Hyland helps 7th graders explore the classic “Where the Red Fern Grows” in Language Arts.

Pre-Algebra Students Kick Off the Year with Mrs. Crane

One of Mrs. Crane’s classes kicks off the year by talking about pre-algebra terms using sandwich metaphors!

Diving into Algebra II with Mrs. Kubat

Mrs. Kubat goes over class expectations and this year’s syllabus with Algebra II students.

2nd Graders Review Phonics Rules with Mrs. Lewis

Second graders begin the school year reviewing phonics with Mrs. Lewis.

6th Graders Receive a Royal Red-Carpet Welcome

Sixth graders got the royal treatment on their first day of middle school, red carpet and all.

Lunchtime Smiles Inside & Out

Whether students ate lunch inside or outside, we captured many smiles on the first day of school.

Kindergarteners At Work: Number Sense, Reading & Collaborating

Centers are a great way for students to practice academic and social skills while learning. These kindergarteners are adjusting well to their new classroom.

First Graders Talk About Kindness & Classroom Expectations with Mrs. Kayla

Ms. Castro’s Georgia History Class Launches Group Study of Local Terrain & Geography

Mrs. Maher’s Life Skills Classes Get to Know Each Other

In 8th grade Life Skills, students celebrated summer birthdays with special gifts! In 9th grade, they gave presentations about what matters to them and learned how to ask open-ended questions. They also began the lesson sharing something courageous they’d done in their lifetime.

Mrs. Kubat’s Classroom A Fun Place to Hang Out with Friends

New friends gathered in Mrs. Kubat’s classroom to chat before school.

K-5th Graders Listened to a Poem to Illustrate God’s Great Love

In K-5th Discipleship, Mrs. Cori shared a poem about God’s love, as seen in His desire to create, and answered questions students had about who God is.