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These PreK 2.5s students participated in a "sink or float" experiment using Thanksgiving vegetables. This type of STEM activity provides a hands-on, engaging way to introduce basic scientific concepts like density, observation, prediction, and experimentation. Our little scientists loved guessing which foods would sink or float and then watching what happened! Joyful Learning equals curiosity and confidence!
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Our PreK 2.5s students had fun learning how to follow directions by reciting a poem about scarecrows! Rhymes and songs are great ways to build hand-eye coordination, listening skills, and language skills. Action rhymes also foster self-confidence. Practice this fun activity together at home! Joyful Learning builds confidence.
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These toddlers are participating in a fun Thanksgiving Turkey Activity! This type of lesson is great for their fine motor skills, color recognition, social skills, creativity, AND sensory exploration (the sticky surface and the texture of the soft feathers is a great combination)! Joyful Learning creates curious, creative, confident children.
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"Seussical Jr." was a magical, musical extravaganza! Congratulations to Mrs. McMillin and our Third Graders for their incredible "Readers Theatre" performance. We are so proud of this fantastic group of Panthers.
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Today is "Team Jersey Day" at Wesley Prep! This is a fun reward for filling up the "Panther Paw" banner! Panther Paw stickers are given out to students whenever a member of the faculty or staff witnesses a random act of kindness! We are "Paws"itively Proud of Our Panthers! Our new banner will be full soon - Joyful Learning Builds Character! Let's Go Mavs!
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WP Preschoolers go to the library to develop early literacy skills through exposure to a variety of books, participate in interactive story times, learn to handle books with care, and foster a love of reading from a very young age. Mrs. Mayes does an excellent job of making the library activities appropriate for our 2.5 year old preschool classes, and the kids LOVE the Wesley Prep Library!
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Mrs. McMillin and the Third Graders held a "soft opening" today for "Seussical Jr." The audience for this rehearsal consisted of stuffed animal friends that each child brought from home. It was the perfect way to get out pre-performance jitters before the cast officially takes the stage tonight at 6:30 p.m. (with a reprise performance on Friday morning). Break a leg, Third Grade!
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Buddy Classes are a great way for older students to connect with younger students on campus and develop leadership and social skills! These PreK 4 students had an exciting day visiting their Second Grade Buddy Class! It's a fun experience for both age groups - they played a fun matching game, read books, and did activities together. Joyful Learning Builds Character and Confidence!
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These PreK 3s students are busy working on some fun Fall Themed Activities - building their gross & fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, as well as their C-grip movements, which are important developmental factors for children learning to write.
Learning through play is the work of childhood!
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Veterans Day is a special time when we say “thank you” to those who have served in our armed forces. These brave men and women have dedicated themselves to protecting our country and keeping us safe.
Our first graders learned about the different branches of the military. They brainstormed some thoughtful questions about what it means to be a Veteran. They wrote several Veterans letters expressing their appreciation and some questions. These questions included, “How long was your training?”, “Do you get to bring your animals?”, “Do you get to eat food?”, and “Do you protect the USA at night time?”
First Graders also decided to gather “Treats for Troops”, which we will send to Veterans overseas.
To all the veterans with us today, we thank you. You have shown us what it means to be brave, selfless, and strong.
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These PreK 4s students participated in a hands-on STEM activity based on the "The Five Little Pumpkins" story - their challenge was to build a structure that can hold five little pumpkins! This type of experiment is great for problem-solving, designing, and measuring skills.
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In Spanish Class, students have been learning about different cultures and traditions - exploring how this special day, "Día De Los Muertos" honors loved ones with vibrant colors, memories, and joy. It’s a beautiful reminder of the power of heritage and the love that connects us all.
Thank you to everyone who participated this year - the students have been very proud to point out their family members and loved ones.
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The Greatest School on Earth! It was a Halloween Circus today - a bunch of Teachers & Staff Members joined together to dress up. We had clowns, a human cannonball, Dumbo, a strongman, animals, a fortune teller, a plate spinner, popcorn and concessions workers, a lion tamer, and lots more! Joyful Learning sometimes equals dressing up! We have the most creative teachers and staff members. Happy Halloween, have fun and stay safe!
WP Sixth Graders traveled back in time to learn about living in a medieval village. These students read "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz. After choosing a character from the story, each student memorized and performed a monologue or dialogue for Open House. These performances included costumes, sets, props, and backdrops created by the sixth graders.
Experiential & Hands-On Learning brings learning to life and creates Confident Students.
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Our Fourth Graders presented "Poetry in the Park" last week. They learned about odes, borrowed poems, and the poetry by writer, Kwame Alexander. These students also researched different eco-systems and State Parks within the Great State of Texas - their poems were a reflection of this work.
The students' performances were very impressive and captivating - they have learned how to be insightful writers and animated storytellers. Joyful Learning creates Confidence and Creativity!
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The students in our Toddler A class had fun with this Halloween themed sensory activity! The children identified colors (orange, white, and black), felt the softness of the yarn, and used their fine motor skills to find the spiders!
Sensory play encourages learning through exploration, curiosity, problem solving and creativity. Joyful Learning creates Curious & Confident Children!
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Our PreK 2.5s class discovered what the inside of a pumpkin was like! It's orange inside and out. This type of STEM activity helps with observation, investigation, and communication skills. This lesson is also great for fun vocabulary words like glowing, slimy, and smelly!
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WP fourth graders have been researching the ecoregions of Texas and state parks. Each group used their research to set up a habitat for an animal that lives in their region, making sure all of their animals' needs are met. Ms. Bush and Ms. Gandy are using an interdisciplinary approach to their fall projects, so the fourth graders are also using this research to write poems in humanities and to create a 3D model of their Texas ecoregion in science. Their dioramas, animals, and poems will all be on display in The Parlor during Open House so make sure to stop by to check them out!
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These PreK 4s students participated in a Halloween themed science experiment this week - MAKING GHOSTS DANCE! They learned what happens to lima beans when you add baking soda and vinegar to water. Their lima bean ghosts started to DANCE!
Try this experiment at home: When you add vinegar to baking soda and water, the bubbles cling to the surface of the beans causing them to rise to the surface along with the bubbles. The bubbles increase the buoyancy of the bean ghosts causing them to rise and appear as if they are flying and dancing!
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WP Primer students are getting ready for Halloween in Studio Art Class! This week they created ghost family portraits with custom designed frames. These panther artists were able to create see-through ghosts with just paint and a squeegee - they dragged the squeegee down their paper to spread a thin white layer of paint creating their transparent ghosts. These friendly ghosts were given faces and details to make every piece uniquely their own. They also added spooky elements to their frames for some extra Halloween flair.
Art stimulates creativity, problem-solving skills, and promotes self-expression (and it's fun all at the same time)!
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