Ms. Hennessy's Class

4th grade classroom in Boise, ID that is an awesome place to learn, teach, and grow.

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We can forgive the snow when we see this sweet “Be Kind” message carved into it by students, right!? ❤️#bsdwildcatproud

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So #grateful to have gotten to meet the author of #evolvingwithgratitude @lainierowell What a pleasure to hear her insight about gratitude in school communities and beyond. So inspired.

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Learning about camouflage as an adaptation. The “birds” missed out on eating many of our moths because of the amazing camouflage creation. #scienceisfun #hennessyclass

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Parachuting Beaver Engineering Challenge Test Day! We made lots of predictions & observations. We also did plenty of reflecting on our designs. So fun! #hennessyclass

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Is it possible I am more excited than the kids about our parachuting beavers engineering challenge?! Yes, yes it it. 😁 #hennessyclass

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Small group time is my favorite part of the day. We had rousing games of Bananagrams and Once Upon a Time to sharpen some of our ELA skills! #hennessyclass

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Analyzing primary sources from the Idaho Gold Rush era. Observing, inferring, and questioning. #hennessyclass

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Fraction line plots are way more fun when we collect our own data!! #hennessyclass

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Working on our communication skills and vocabulary today with a fun game of Headbanz. #hennessyclass

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Happy Read Across America Day! We thoroughly enjoyed our cozy reading time. #hennessyclass

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Wildfire tag! 🔥 Not shown: the fire running out of fuel and dramatically dying out but then eventually sprouting into new forest regrowth 🌲 #hennessyclass

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Working on a mini research project. We are learning so much about Idaho fire lookouts. 🔥 #hennessyclass

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When you tell a student you love her headband and she just happens to have an extra and she lets you borrow it. 💕❤️#hennessyclass

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Feelin’ the love. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️ 💕 #hennessyclass

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Kickin’ it old school playing the retro Oregon Trail game! We have had so much fun learning about the Oregon Trail and we are putting our knowledge to good use! #hennessyclass

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We take independent work time around here very seriously. 😁#hennessyclass

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Having some fun in math group today! A little mix of math and strategy (with a side of fun banter) 🙂 #hennessyclass

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Kindness shirts have arrived! How lucky am I that I get to spend the days with these awesome humans?! #hennessyclass #choosetoinclude #allarewelcomehere

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So exciting to be visiting with the “Bad Kitty” author Nick Bruel today. Thanks @rdbooks for making it happen!! #hennessyclass

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Best. Holiday. Party. Ever. 🌲🎄#hennessyclass