By: Caitlin Frost and Donald Klutz

Worldview is a thing that is special to everyone. We all have different worldviews. Donald and I are both Christian. What it means to be Christian is (1) we love God with all our heart, soul/mind, and strength. (2) We love our neighbors as ourselves. (3) We use the Bible as our road map to life. We go to a Christian Montessori Community School. We like being Christian, and I suggest you follow God as well, but I am not forcing you to.

We both have a growth mindset, and that means we believe that our most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. We are kind, generous, forgiving, thankful, nice, obedient, respectful, loyal, and a lot more. People can also have a fixed mindset. You can know if you have a fixed mindset if you are mean, unkind, selfish, a control freak, disrespectful, judgemental, or just generally a jerk. Have a growth mindset, and you will achieve in life.

By: Zeek Manchester & Page Grace

A worldview is how you see the world or how you think the world should be. Just because you think the world should be perfect and everyone gets along doesn’t always mean it’s going to be that way. Or you might ask what does worldview mean. Well, it is a collection of attitudes, values, stories, and expectations of the world around us. It’s how you expect the world to be or how you want the world to be. The world is full of bad things that none of us can fix if you have children, you can help them become the very best person they can be.

We are now on the subject of why does worldview matter. Well, it doesn’t just affect the way we see the world, but it also affects the world we live in. the world We live in is with a bunch of murders, drug addicts, kidnappers, and a lot   more i want the world to change because trust me i know how it feels to have a family member that is on drugs it is not, fun so everyone is not the same. It is simply what a worldview is, it is just the way you see the world and how you think the world should be. 

Hi, this is Bjorn Buck and Beverly Birdie. We go to Providence Christian Montessori Community. This is our blog about worldview. Worldview is very important and plays a big role in the world around us. It is how you see the world. We hope you learn something new in these following paragraphs.

The definition of worldview is a particular philosophy of life or conception of the world, but it is more than that. It is how you see the world. It influences your personality and how you act. It is your beliefs. You have a unique worldview. It is one of a kind.

What is our worldview? We want peace to make the world a better place. We are also Christian, and that changes our worldview completely. We have a purpose in life by sharing the word of God. We also love all of God’s Creations.

Why is worldview important? Well, there are many reasons it is essential. One of those reasons is that we would have no beliefs in the world. It would be boring if everybody were just the same. I would not like to live in that world. Would you? Another main reason is that if we had no opinions, then we would never make changes. We would never make goals to be better or improve in something. We would just stay where we are and not grow. That is why your worldview matters.

We hope that you know what worldview is. It is how you see the world, and you have your own unique set of glasses that you see through. It is vital that you find your own and learn more about it as you grow older so you can influence the world in your own way.

By: Bailey Boo and Rufus Two

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A worldview is a person’s perspective of the world and could also be how people view you. Everyone has their perspectives of the world and people. Worldview is a personal thing, and it’s all about what you think. Your worldview won’t be the same as other people’s worldviews. It’s good for us to have a view of our world.

Our worldview as teens is different from other worldviews. How we view it is that there is a lot of pressure on teens. Society gives us standards that are impossible to meet. As we said, people have different views on the world and the people in it. Some people only see the bad in us, while others see the good in us. Sometimes we like to judge the outside appearance of someone before getting to know them for who they are on the inside. Exterior looks can deceive us. Lives that we see on social media can be completely different than what people make them out to be. Sometimes we think that we want to be someone that we see online. The reality is that they also wish that they could be someone else.

It’s essential to try to view the world in the most favorable light, despite all the bad we see. If we only view the world on the bad that is in it, it will only give us a bad attitude about our world. If we see something terrible happening, we can try to help fix it, but we shouldn’t dwell on the bad situations. It can lead us to become sad or angry with our world. While it is important to be aware of what’s happening in our world, it isn’t okay to dwell on it. As we have mentioned, everyone will have a different worldview and opinions on the world. We hope that you enjoyed reading our view of the world.

By: Izzy Fizzy Googleman

The wisest person I know is my grandfather. I have many other very wise people in my life which is a good thing. My grandfather is a jack of all trades. He is good at things from doing house chores to finding his way around the woods.

He served in the military in November 1968. He went into active war in  January 1968. He learned a lot in the military. He was stationed in different places so he knows a lot about different cultures.

Some of his best talents can be noticed just by observing. He is great with directions. He is very hardworking and determined. He is a great farmer. My grandfather can fix almost anything. He works six days a week in his own store that his dad owned before him. 

My grandfather is gifted with money. He helps my brother with all of his stocks. He knows a lot of money tricks that help you financially. My grandfather is very special and is an awesome person to have around for many reasons. The best one is that he always plays with me.

I respect my grandfather and I appreciate everything about him – he is the wisest person I know!

By: PBJ

One of the hardest things in my life would be getting enough sleep. Now personally I think I do actually get a pretty good amount of sleep, but most definitely not enough, or what the recommended amount of sleep is -even when it’s the weekend. It’s so much more fun to stay up late at night and play video games or watch a movie. To me, sleep seems like such a waste of time even though I really enjoy getting a good night’s rest.

The 2 biggest things that keep me up at night are reading and electronics. Both are things I really enjoy doing, definitely more than sleeping. Even if I tell myself that I’ll only read a book for thirty minutes, I lose track of time – especially if it’s a good book. Reading a book does calm me down, and it is easier to go to sleep after my eyes get tired, but it also draws me in.

Gaming on weekend nights is always fun. Getting on and grinding a new game or the same game over again with your friends never really gets old. That is why it’s so much fun to play and so easy to play for many hours of the night. The end result is not much sleep, because my parents don’t really let me sleep in late.

There are so many things to do at night. You can get ahead on schoolwork, clean your room, work out, watch a movie, whatever you want! Compared to those things, sleeping just doesn’t sound fun to me or feel like it is worth it. And yes, I know I know – it’s what your body needs to grow and function well the next day, but all these great pieces of evidence go out of my mind when it gets closer to the time to go to sleep. I still do it, even when I’m punished for staying up late – by sleepwalking my way through the next day. I often think to myself, on those days I will never stay up that late again, but I do. 

I’ve been working on sleeping more. My Mom says it will stunt my growth if I don’t get enough sleep, and I definitely don’t want that. It may just be one of those things parents tell you to make you go to bed earlier. Either way, I need to work on it. Something that has helped me is reading a boring book. I don’t get sucked into it and lose my sense of time and it’s way easier to just put aside and get a good night’s rest.

I hope you have better sleep skills than I do. And if not, grab a dictionary and start reading.

By: Carson Smith

Hope is such a fantastic word; I think that many people need more hope in their lives. I was pondering the meaning of hope and decided to look it up. Google led me to find this definition: The meaning of hope is a feeling of expectation and desire for a sure thing to happen. I think that is beautiful. 

Hope is a very meaningful word in my personal life. I hope that I will be able to work at my dream job one day, and I hope I will get married. There are a lot of things I hope will happen. I hope I will have a boyfriend; I hope that my friends will be around for a very long time – forever would be good. I hope I’m not unhappy when I grow up. I hope I have twins. I hope I have a stable job and one that I enjoy. I hope every day that I have time to read – especially graphic novels. I hope I can help other people have a better life. 

Hope is important; it makes getting out of bed each day worthwhile. It’s not hard to sit back and consider what you’re hopeful for, and I think we should do that more often. Taking time to hope helps us appreciate what we have already – don’t you agree? Dreaming is good for the soul. 

 I can have hope for a lot of things. What do you have hope for? Your child? Your husband or wife? You can have hope for anything! It’s worth it to take time and consider what you should hope for today. Hope will find you – as long as you believe in that thing.

By: Paige Grace

I chose the word faithful because the word makes me think about my relationship with God. God is good. I am confident that He makes my life better! He helps me know what is most important. I know that having Jesus as my savior is one of the most valuable decisions I’ve ever made. Now, I need to be faithful to God because other people need to see God living in me. If my actions are honor God, other people can see that God is real too. 

I have been through some very hard times. They always remind me I should pray. I pray often, and I know God is in control. We can pray for people who need God because they need a strong relationship with God; they might need healing or need something other people don’t know about. They may just need a Bible or a friend, and God is there for them. 

When I pray, I thank God for the day He has given me. I thank Him for letting me be alive, for letting me have the greatest family, and for a stepdad that provides for us. I don’t know where we would be without him. I thank God for helping us, giving us salvation from our sins, and showing us how that works. I am grateful for friends and school and all of the relationships in my life. I ask God to be able to see my real dad, to take care of my family, and for Him to watch over my grandma and grandfather. Truly, everyone in my life needs prayer. 

Faithfulness is the reason I have a relationship with God. God is faithful to me, and I want to show Him that I can be faithful back. It blows my mind how God created the world, rose from the dead, and how He holds the whole world in His hand. It’s amazing how awesome He is!

By: Faith Walker

Loyalty is an important word. The meaning of loyal is “giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution.” Official definitions are important, but loyalty to me has an even stronger definition. In my life, loyalty means you are someone that I can trust and someone that is kind. I want people to see me as a trustworthy and kind person, and I want the people around me to be loyal as well. I always want to always be there for the people that I love.

To me, a good friend is a loyal friend. I think that they need to be supportive of our friendship, trustworthy, and loving. I want to be able to count on them, and they should be able to count on me. I have had friends in the past that I thought were true friends but they really weren’t. They weren’t loyal to me, and it hurts when the people that you trust break your trust. I think that if your friends aren’t loyal to you then they probably aren’t really your friends at all, so just be careful who you hang out with. My most treasured friendships are ones that I can count on, no matter what. That’s not most of the people I know, but the ones I really care about.

I think loyalty is a good thing, but sometimes it can be bad. People may be loyal to their leaders, and if they are asked to do something then they will do it. You can see how this is wonderful, because having followers is important for leaders. But sometimes leaders draw others in and after you start to like the leader, you notice they can manipulate you. This can be especially bad because there are consequences in life for those who act wrong. What if you are told to do something bad, by a leader you are following? Then you will suffer the consequences if it all blows up. I think we just need to be careful who we are trusting and following. 

My parents always told me to choose my friends wisely – I think this is what they were talking about.

By: Johnny Ried

Faith Is trust or confidence in someone or something which means, you are sure that thing will happen. When you have faith, you have found something that many people don’t understand. I have learned that faith in Jesus is for everyone and is the most important decision I’ve ever made. 

Here’s a great example –  Let’s say you have some money; let’s make it ten dollars. Your friend wants to borrow it. As you give them the 10 dollars – you have faith and trust that they will pay you back. Obviously, if they don’t pay it back, then you were wrong, and you shouldn’t have trusted them. But when you did trust that it will happen – you hoped for it, you expect, and you tried to make it work out. That is faith. You have faith and trust that they will pay you back. If they don’t, they have broken your trust. Then you don’t want to trust other people in the future.

Confidence is knowing that your plans are going to come outright. Knowing I’ll get my work done by the end of the week or knowing for sure that my friends will be there when I need them and knowing I’ll get my ten bucks back are examples of great confidence. I am confident that when I sign onto a website, what I need will be there. When I play online games, my friends will not play against me. I am confident they will play for me. When you get dropped off at a football game, and you have confidence your team will win, you have something to celebrate.

Like I said, faith is being confident, and confidence is having faith. It’s kind of complicated. Faith doesn’t always happen quickly. It’s easy to have faith when things are for sure. It’s a process to believe in things that might not happen. It would be hard to believe a million dollars will fall from the sky – but it could. The less likely something is, the harder it is to have faith.

Knowing that God loves me is something I can be confident about. But trusting God can still be hard. Jesus can’t give me the answers to a test, and if I didn’t study, I doubt that a prayer for help me pass that test. That makes faith hard when there are things I should be giving to God. Sometimes things can actually take your faith away. When things don’t go your way, when you get hurt, when you get grounded, or when something valuable is broken or stolen, that disappointment can really mess things up. 

Having faith in Jesus, the Lord, our Savior should be easy, and finding confidence in Him is a good place to start. Faith Is trust or confidence in someone, and that someone should be Jesus. It’s a process….

By: Hal Fielder

Having a veterinarian as a mom means you are constantly around animals, specifically dogs. Since I’ve been alive my family has always had at least two dogs at a time. We’ve had Golden Retrievers, Black Labs, Poodles, and Goldendoodles. I count myself very lucky to have had dogs my entire life. 

Dogs are some amazing creatures. Even though they may not understand what we say it seems they are able to understand our emotions. This ability is unlike most other animal species we’ve ever found. In my experience, it’s like dogs feed off of our emotions or reflect the feelings we experience. 

Dogs are able to understand some words and hand signals. The ability for humans to teach dogs things has allowed them to connect on a deeper level. Dogs can now do flips, tricks, become part of the military or police, follow commands, sniff out drugs, find lost things – even children. Some people get dogs just to protect their homes from intruders. 

If you want a dog just know it takes a lot of responsibility to have one. This is not just some toy you grab off the shelf at Target. Play with it for a few days then let it sit in your attic. You have to invest time into a dog. Taking it for a walk, letting it out to use the restroom, feeding it and that’s really just the daily stuff. If you want to teach your dog a trick or a command that takes a lot of time and repetition. It also takes a lot of dog treats.

Dogs are some of the smartest creatures I know although they don’t always use their brains for good. On second thought it might be good for them when they find a way to open your door or find a way to get out of your fence, and definitely when they find a way to get to a pie you thought you put high enough on your shelf, but it’s not so good for me. Sometimes I’m not sure if my dogs have any sense at all; they just completely lose all of their brainpower. One day my dog stole my neighbor’s cat’s food. Instead of just eating it, he brought it to me. It doesn’t make any sense. But I love him anyway. 

I really do love dogs. They are loyal creatures who will always be there when you need them (unless they find a way to get out of your fence). I do really hope you’d consider getting one if you don’t already have one. 

By: Jane Johnson

Hello everybody, and welcome back. My name is Jane. For this blog, I decided to choose a single word to tell you about. It’s a word that’s meaningful and inspiring. That’s why I chose the word fabulous. Fabulous is a word that I like because, well – in my opinion, it says everything someone needs to know about something or someone. The word fabulous stands for many things that I can relate to, for instance, something fabulous is also fantastic, amazing, beautiful, unique, lovely, outrageous, unstoppable, and special. These meaningful words all come together to create one great definition – FABULOUS. Now, anytime I use this term, even if I can’t find the right word, people know what I mean. With this word, I can now say more than just one word by using only one.

Normally, when people think of the word fabulous, they think of perfect or great…but is that all there is to it? Most people today don’t really think much before speaking. They do think about what they’re going to say, and if it sounds right, but they don’t always think about how their words may influence the way the person they’re speaking to will think of it. In case you didn’t understand, what I mean to say is that I think we should really think of everything we say, to make everything we say, more meaningful and fabulous. 

Anyway…the word fabulous may just be an ordinary word that anybody can use anytime, but the way I like to think of it is a little bit different. As I told you before, fabulous stands for many things for me.  

The word fabulous also reminds me of the song from the movie High School Musical 2, if you have watched it, you know what I am talking about. The three of the High School Musical movies are some of my favorites, the song “Fabulous” appears in the second movie and is sung by the characters Sharpay and Ryan (Ashely Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel). The song talks about how everything needs to be fabulous, perfect, and great for her, but in my case, I would say that I think that having something or someone fabulous isn’t necessarily about material things only, but about the sentimental value that somebody has for somebody or something. This is why the word fabulous can have different values and meanings depending on the situation that we are putting it in.  

The word fabulous pretty much means wonderful, marvelous, incredible, or extraordinary, but it also depends on the point of view of the person. So basically what I’m trying to tell you is that the word fabulous stands for different things depending on the person. 

A fabulous person with fabulous friends will know how to use fabulous words to make a fabulous point about sentimental value for their fabulous friendship to continue to be inspired, unique, lovely, special, amazing, wonderful, and extraordinarily fabulous in the future. 

Written By: Grey Point

Joy is a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. When I tell you I have joy, what do you think I think of? Happiness? If there was no joy what would happen I mean everyone would look mad or sad and everything would be different. Joy is something we need in our lives.

There are a lot of things that bring joy to my life. My dogs bring me joy. Every time we get a new dog, I’m so excited to have a new family member. I would love to have a little brother. I’m the only boy in our family, except my dad – but he’s not a boy, he’s a man. I have three sisters and a mom. That is a lot of girl stuff to deal with. On top of that, my grandma lives with us. 

Going to church brings me joy. Our church is very welcoming. People want to come back to church when the preacher is good and the people are nice. All of the joyful experiences at our church help people want to get involved. Even the young kids get involved – they have their own classes to go to. 

Recently I was able to give my sister my bedroom. Two of my sisters were sharing a room, and they have different sleeping habits. I gave her the gift of sleep – and a whole lot of joy. There is always someone else in your life that could use a little more joy.

I saw where a guy gave away five years of time to stay in an apartment to a homeless family. He helps out with food and supplies too. He helped them to not be homeless anymore. You don’t have to be rich to give that kind of thing away. Someone in a gas station might be looking for change so they can get gas. You can do that – even if it’s just a little. 

If everyone on the planet helped out by being kind, by being a better friend or neighbor, the world would be a better place, and we could all experience joy. I wish everyone could experience joy like that – don’t you?

By: Izzy Fizzy Googlemen

What is laughter? 

The dictionary defines it as a show of emotion or a chuckle, but it might mean more to you. It does to me. I believe that laughter is more complicated than most people think. It is not just a chuckle. It is a sign of joy and happiness. When I hear laughter, the first thing I think of is about my family and me having a fun time. We love cracking jokes or just messing around. To some people, it might be different. 

What makes you laugh? Are you a loud outburst laughter type of person or a quiet giggle contributor? I have known people who base their lives on laughter or have jobs to make people laugh. Being a comedian would be a hard job because people are depending on you to make up jokes. Not just anyone can do it. I’m terrible at telling jokes. There’s just something about joke delivery I haven’t mastered. 

Laughter is all around us, but sometimes it does not show. For example, when we are angry or having a rough day, we might not even want laughter around us. It’s hard to explain, but sometimes it just doesn’t feel like laughing is a good idea. On the other hand, laughter at the right time is a great way to end a bad mood. If something is funny enough, it can bring happiness. It can make me forget why I was mad at all. And that’s the best kind of laughter. 

Being around my family makes me happy. They are great people. My dad is the best joke teller in our house. My brother makes funny faces. My mom has really cheesy puns. Our dogs do stupid things that make us all laugh. And my job is usually to be the serious one, and that makes me naturally clever. Lots of times, my family laughs when I point out funny things I see other people doing or use my wit to make something seem funny. That is what family is for – to bring laughter and joy into your life. 

Once I heard someone say laughter is the best medicine. It can make you feel good, turn your day around, and help you find happiness or a helpful distraction. I believe that without laughter, life would be bland, dark, and gloomy. 

By: Grey Point (Pen Name)

My name is Grey, and I started playing the drums when I was seven. I have always loved music, and drums are amazing. I didn’t take lessons until this year – but I have learned so much. 

Have you ever noticed the noise drums make? They make a song better. You can do all types of music and change the song just by changing the drumbeat. Without drums, we wouldn’t know how to clap on beat. Some people clap on the first and third beat of a song, but it is better to clap on 2 and 4. That’s called clapping on the downbeat. Some songs make you think you should clap on the second and fourth beat, but that is wrong. The drummer can help you know exactly when to clap.

Playing is fun, but not everything goes as planned when you are playing the drums. One time I was playing, and the power went out, and I was still playing. I used a flashlight and just kept playing. It is nice to have an instrument that doesn’t use electricity. 

The rhythm of the drums is important because you need a rhythm to help make a song better. There is something called a tempo, and some tempos go like 1- 2-3-4 in a rhythm, and you can learn your rhythm from a tempo. Sometimes they are faster or slower. Some tempos will make your head spin if they are super fast.

If you haven’t noticed, drums are kind of loud. If you are practicing (which you have to do to get better at playing, electric drums are a great drumming choice. You can plug in headphones to play with them, or you can use speakers too. The electric drums are a great choice if you have someone who is sleeping in your house or you want to practice at strange times. You can also play drums while someone else watches t.v. or reads a book. I’m a huge fan of using headphones to play drums.     

                                                                                                                

The cymbals on the drum set are helpful to make a clashing noise or a cymbal-type noise. You can use the cymbals to get into a verse (a verse is a part of a song). There are lots of elements you can add to a drum set, and any music store can help you find out what you’re looking for.

While you’re at the store, pick up some drumsticks.  The first thing you need to know about drums is how to use the sticks. If your hand is loose on the sticks, hold them very tight, so they don’t slip out when you play. I suggest you watch a video or ask someone to show you exactly how to hold them. It’s kind of complicated, but kind of easy too.

 Next, if you don’t know how to get a rhythm going, just put your electric drum setting on a rhythm time. It will do 1-2-3-4 in a rhythm, which helps you get set up to do the high hat on all four beats. Hit it at 1, 2, 3, and 4, then the snare on three and the kick drum on 1. Practice it slowly and then speed up. Soon, you will have a good rhythm going.  

The most important thing you need to know about drums is — just have fun! Let the music flow and enjoy yourself.

If you are going to learn the drums, put your all into it. Follow your dreams, and don’t listen to people who say negative things. Look for good reasons to work hard. And practice, practice, practice…  

                                                                                                                  

Made by: Johnnny Reid

Bikes are fun because bike riding gives you opportunities to get healthy and get some fresh air while doing it. Staying alive requires your body to be fit, and being active keeps you young. Some people are so caught up in being busy or too lazy to get off the couch and go outside. Bike riding is a great way to do that because it is enjoyable, and riding makes the time go by quickly. There are so many interesting things to see, and once you get out of the house, you will have a better outlook on everything.

You don’t have to ride alone. In fact, bike riding is a great way to spend time with others. Bike riding can give you time with your friends or family. You can ride around the neighborhood, to the park, or just up and down your driveway. Some great ideas for riding with friends are going to skate parks or BMX tracks. You can do tricks like wheelies, backflips, or handlebar tricks. But you have to have a BMX bike to do things like that. For families, go on an adventure together.

The first thing you need to know is that bike riding is SAFETY matters. Never ride in front of cars, on the street, or in a dangerous place. A side street is a perfect place to ride. One time I wasn’t using safety first. I used two logs and a board to build a ramp. But, as you can imagine, something went wrong. I didn’t plan well. The logs slid out, and the board slipped away. They weren’t stacked safely. When I hit the ramp, it pushed forward, and everything went BOOM… including me.  You can use your imagination to realize what happened next. 

Smart riding is important. 

Smart riding is safe riding. Safety gear includes helmet, knee pads, mouth guard, lights for night riding, headlights, taillights, and reflective gear, so cars see you after dark. The most dangerous time to ride a bike is just before dark. Drivers have a tough time seeing riders that don’t stand out from their surroundings. Bright sunlight in the eyes can blind them as the sun sets and it gets dark. Reflective gear and lights can be beneficial at all times, even in the daytime.

The next thing to consider about bike riding is to start small. Most people start with training wheels. These help you stay upright while learning to ride a bike. They are wheels that keep you from falling over. After training wheels, you can get a simple bicycle that fits your gender.

Another thing about bike riding is a chain. You can’t just buy any chain. You have to have the one that fits your bike, and sometimes it might have to be sized. If you don’t have the right-sized chain, it could pop off, which leads me back to safety. What if the chain popped off and you wrecked, and you didn’t have safety gear? If you are doing tricks, be prepared for the chain to need to be repaired, and be ready with your safety gear. It may not look or feel great to wear, but you’ll appreciate it if you have a wreck.

If you are not enjoying riding, consider that your bike doesn’t fit you right. One of the key ways to know if you have a problem is to listen to your body. There is an old cycling rule that knee pain at the back of your leg means your saddle is too high. Age could affect your enjoyment while riding a bike. If you are older aged, take shorter rides, and don’t push it, Just enjoy yourself.  If you are a young age, take shorter rides until you get used to riding.

When you’re confident, you can go anywhere. I know people who ride their bikes to work and save a few dollars on gas each day. You can mountain bike, trail bike, or just enjoy your bike around your house. And it’s never too late to learn to ride your bike. You might even have a bike in your garage – I hope this challenges you to get it out and get back in the saddle.

Now get out there and get some exercise.