These 3rd graders participated in an activity about living in a community and how rules and laws provide safety and security. After the discussion, they were tasked with building a tower from marshmallows and toothpicks - the task became more difficult by adding requirements and restrictions. The students discussed the broader ideas of how laws help keep order and create fairness.
And the students got to eat marshmallows - it was a fun and a yummy lesson!
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And the students got to eat marshmallows - it was a fun and a yummy lesson!
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These PreK 4 students participated in an engaging STEAM activity based on the book - "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" - this type of lesson is a great way to combine literacy, science, engineering, and art!
It turns the book into a tangible learning experience that works on fine motor development, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
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It turns the book into a tangible learning experience that works on fine motor development, problem-solving, creativity, and confidence.
#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #PreK4 #STEAM #JoyfulLearners #ConfidentLearners
Last week, Mrs. Hanks' PreK 3s class created a cooperative art collage proudly on display in their classroom. First the students used oil pastels & watercolors on white paper. Then they worked on their scissor skills, snipping the paper into small pieces. The colorful pieces were glued together to create a beautiful collage - this project helps improve fine motor skills, creativity, and cooperation!
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#WeAreWOP #wesleyprep #PreschoolArt #Creativity #Curiosity #Confidence
There were lots of joyful children and dads this morning at our Annual Early Childhood Donuts with Dads event - lots of laughter, amazing animals, and DONUTS!
See you again tomorrow morning - the Creature Teacher will be back! The children got to see a sloth, kangaroo, skink, boa constrictor, panther chameleon, and a bearded dragon today - so cool!
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See you again tomorrow morning - the Creature Teacher will be back! The children got to see a sloth, kangaroo, skink, boa constrictor, panther chameleon, and a bearded dragon today - so cool!
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In Fifth Grade, after chapel we start the day reading the Dallas Morning News. The students take the first 10 minutes reading articles they find interesting and then share headlines and information with their classmates. They are learning about all the different sections and even the best way to position the newspaper on their desks and how to re-fold it and put it all back together!
"The news is history in the making. Reading the newspaper daily, helps your child become a lifelong learner by developing a love and interest for reading the news. This will also help him/her become a more socially aware and responsible citizen." - Ms. Herring, Humanities Teacher
Our Fifth Graders have learned about the value of reading all sides of a story and the importance of talking about controversial and impactful subjects.
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We welcomed back our Early Childhood students this week - We are so excited that these Panther Cubs have kicked off the 2025-2026 School Year! We love seeing all their smiling faces in our hallways! Lots of JOY!
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#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #JoyfulLearners #ConfidentLearners
Wesley Prep's American History Portrait Gallery in our main hallway was "revealed" yesterday after a reception. These portraits are part of an intensive research project compiled during fifth grade about a character from American History. Thank you to John Derryberry Photography for creating these beautiful images and thank you to Wesley Prep's Ms. Herring for inspiring our students to do such amazing work.
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#WeAreWP #wesleyprep #JohnDerryberryPhotography #AmericanHistory #FifthGrade #ExperientialLearning #ConfidentLearners
Today we welcomed our elementary students and their families for our first chapel service and the annual "Blessing of the Backpacks" - Mister Bruce's message for today: Always Carry God With You!
It is fun to see all the different backpacks - they come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes Star Wars characters! Morning Chapel is the perfect way to start the school day - parents and family members are always welcome.
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It is fun to see all the different backpacks - they come in all shapes, sizes, and sometimes Star Wars characters! Morning Chapel is the perfect way to start the school day - parents and family members are always welcome.
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We welcomed back our Faculty and Staff for an amazing day - full of excitement, planning, education, team building, and JOY! We started the morning with a wonderful chapel service with Mister Bruce - the perfect way to kick off the 2025-2026 School Year!
We can't wait to see all of our students and families!
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Happy 4th of July! Love, Wesley Prep - Have a wonderful day celebrating with your friends and family members! Stay safe, relax, and have a fun weekend! We miss you!
Yesterday was a beautiful day for the New Families Gathering - We are so excited to welcome so many new Panthers! Thank you for joining us and thank you to some of our cheerleaders for stopping by - it was a fun time with snow cones, a bounce house, and great people!
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These PreK 4 students are learning about pollination - how pollen transfer happens and how it leads to plant growth! This hands-on activity helps to make this process more relatable.
For the "pollen" they used cheese powder and their "bee" was made out of a fuzzy pipe cleaner. The students collected the pollen and transferred it from flower to flower! This type of fun lesson helps our students understand this fascinating process and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem!
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Wesley Prep First Graders are working hard getting ready for their Cultural Heritage and History Parade! Join us to celebrate these students as they showcase all their hard work learned during this research project.
Join us for Chapel and stay for the Parade on Wednesday, May 7th - cheer them on as they walk the parade route. There will be a Grand Marshall, cheerleaders, flags, costumes, & decorated country-themed floats!
This is a Wesley Prep Treasured Tradition!
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See You Tonight, Thursday, April 24th at 6PM - at Wesley Prep's All School Art Show - "Garden of Art" - you will be amazed by all the beautiful pieces. Your students have been inspired by artists like Matisse, Van Gogh, Monet, Warhol - we know you will be impressed by all their hard work!
Great Art Picks Up Where Nature Ends...
Thank you to our Studio Art Teacher - Maggie Higgs and our classroom teachers for bringing all this beauty to life!
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Our 5th Grade Campers returned to campus with some of the cool fossils they collected during their Camp Classen trip! These students are continuing this lesson by cleaning, identifying, displaying, and learning the history of their specimens. The area of Camp Classen was at one time a reef - the fossils they identified are bryozoans, brachiopods, or crinoids...
This hands-on fossil exploration offers our students a glimpse into the history of life on Earth.
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Wesley Prep Panther Cubs loved hunting for Easter Eggs last week!
May your Easter be as bright and cheerful as our students' precious smiles!
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Wesley Prep 4th Graders are touring all the historic sites during their annual Texas History Trip! We can't wait to hear all about your adventures! Thank you to Ms. Bush and Ms. Gandy for organizing this jam-packed experience! And thank you to the parent chaperones who joined the group! Seeing their lessons come alive is a wonderful way to connect classroom learning to the world around them. More photos coming soon...
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During Science Lab, Wesley Prep students are investigating the larval stage of the darkling beetle. Through hands-on observation and data collection, they are examining the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat needs. The lesson will continue with the exploration of the complete metamorphosis process, emphasizing the changes at each stage.
Students are engaging in discussions, recording findings, and making predictions about the upcoming stages, reinforcing concepts of life cycles and scientific inquiry. Hands-on Learning promotes a deeper understanding of a subject.
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These WP Kindergartners are learning to identify all the different parts of a plant - their functions and what they need to survive and grow. They participated in an exciting hands-on lesson by planting different types of seeds - we can't wait to watch them sprout (seeds included: cucumber, green bean, radish, lemon grass, and sunflower) - we might be able to make a salad!
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These PreK 4 students are working on some fine motor coloring as morning work during our insect unit! Even Mrs. Fahrenbrook stopped by to join the fun! Learning about insects promotes curiosity and fosters a love of nature.
Coloring strengthens the small muscles in the hands and fingers, improving grip and control. Coloring activities can improve a child's ability to focus and concentrate on a single task for longer periods.
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