A Fraction of Chocolate

 I was gifted with some sweet little chocolate candy bars this week.  Kiddos have such a hard time with fractions in 4th and 5th that I was determined I would talk about them anytime I could.  So, we enjoyed an impromptu lesson on why we don't change like denominators when we add and subtract fractions.  Each bar was divided into twelve equal parts, just enough for a taste!

We've been reading, creating props and presenting articles from our Social Studies and Science Weeklies.  Honestly, the first time I pondered whether or not this was a good idea, but last week was much better and this week, we have kids ready for the six o'clock news. Love it!

We started early Friday by writing a note of welcome and encouragement to our new music minister.  She seemed very tickled by the whole class marching into church with a wee gift of writing and illustrating for her. 
Our assistant presented an interesting science experiment  about chemical and physical changes, creating a butterfly image.

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We really work hard all week and sometimes can't have the fun we'd like to with all the corona considerations. That makes Friday afternoons all the more enjoyable. Throw in a Popsicle and the cares of the week are washed down the creek. 

I am so very thankful for this little slice of heaven.  I am ever amazed at all the things they create and find to do, from pottery to clubs, catch and release, and fashioning tools to clear the land.

 As always a very full, busy week.  I can't even tell how amazing it is when all my kiddos are here.  Our focus in religion was types of prayers, two being praise and thanksgiving.  I am so thankful for the weather and a full house- Praise God from whom all blessings flow. We're ready for the weekend.