In Ms. Catalano's library class, the third graders took their creativity to new heights after reading Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Inspired by the story of Tony Sarg and the iconic Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, students designed and created their own colorful balloon characters. This hands-on activity brought the book to life, blending storytelling, art, and imagination as they celebrated the magic of creativity and tradition. … [Read more...] about Balloons Over Lincoln School

Preschoolers in Ms. Demirbulakli’s class doned the turkey costumes they made to surprise waiting parents at dismissal.  Gobble, Gobble … [Read more...] about Pre-K Turkeys

Ms. Kubacka and Ms. Oddo's first and third grade classes teamed up to create their own balloons for a "Balloons Over Broadway" parade in celebration of Thanksgiving! … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Balloon Parade

All of the first graders talked about Thanksgiving and special family traditions. Children each created a feather to put on their class turkey. … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Feather

Ms. Clossey was teaching first graders about primary colors and dimension in art. Students mixed primary colors, painted paper and then cut out fall leaves from the painted paper.  This is similar to the technique Eric Carle used when he illustrated his famous books. Students crumbled paper to create texture and dimension. … [Read more...] about Primary Colors Leaves