This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Zest.  Zest is not just a brand of soap! It is an enthusiasm and excitement for all that you do; a desire to be active and feel alive! Children learn to be passionate about things by watching their parents get excited and from receiving encouragement for things at which they are good.  We want the children to approach life as an adventure; so that one has motivation in challenging situations or tasks.  Zest is essentially a concept of courage, and involves acquiring the motivation to complete challenging situations and tasks.  … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Forgiveness.  The act of forgiveness requires forgiveness for others, and sometimes you must forgive yourself. When you choose to forgive, the barriers are torn down, and the record is wiped clean. We teach our children to say, “I am sorry,” “I was wrong,” “Will you please forgive me?” The important phrase here being Will you please forgive me?  When we just say sorry, we are carrying the conversation, we are dealing with our guilt and our need to say sorry. But we are not inviting the other person to deal with their feelings, … [Read more...] about February Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character traits- Kindness. Kindness is a behavior marked by ethical characteristics, a pleasant disposition, and concern for others. It is known as a virtue, and recognized as a value in many cultures. We will be teaching students to do something/say something kind for no reason. Teachers will identify acts of … [Read more...] about Focus on Kindness

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait-Creativity.  Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patterns, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes:  thinking--then producing.  If you have ideas, but don’t act on them, you are imaginative; but not creative.  Parents can help develop creativity by having children use everyday objects in a new way. Empty boxes, paint, … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Bravery. Bravery means facing your fears.  We are discussing bravery in school through our books and actions.  We are encouraging students to try something new and to think about a skill they want to learn. We also want to teach students to be brave and stand up when something is wrong.  Parents can share how they may have overcome a fear or stood up to help another person. “Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen.” – Brené Brown … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month- Bravery