“In our Old Testament studies we learned about Joseph’s many dreams that related to his brothers and becoming ruler in Egypt. As the Christmas church year approaches we can also meditate on the dreams in the New Testament of Joseph, Mary and Jesus.
In first and second grade social studies we began our journey to Thanksgiving and gratitude by learning about the First Nation tribes. Many cultures can be studied for it’s objects that tell us stories. Dream catchers originate from many tribal nations, our study focuses on the Ojibwa First Nation tribe and its relationship with the concept of dream net. In our story’s focus Dream Catcher, by Audrey Osofsky, a Minnesota author tells of a baby and protection from the bad dreams that are caught in the net, while the good dreams are allowed to pass through to the child. God warns us to not use dreams or interpretations of them. We can appreciate dreams just like our thoughts. Some are good, some are bad. In mediation practices, we can allow ourselves to have them but just as a river flows, let them pass by. Let us meditate on the hope, peace, love, and joy of this Advent season.”
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