Lincoln School students had the chance to think 'outside the box' in Mr. Potor’s Physical Education class this past week. Groups of students were presented with 12 stacker cups and one big piece of tape. They had to create a self-standing, upside down triangle. Teams had to collaborate, experiment, modify and laugh during the challenge. Mr. Potor uses stacker cups to increase reaction time and promote right and left brain thinking . … [Read more...] about Stacker Cup Challenge
Geography Gym
Students at Lincoln School attended the Geography Gym assembly program. The presenter placed a large map of the USA on the gym floor and students ran to different oceans, regions, and states to reinforce map and directional concepts. Students really enjoyed this kinesthetic lesson. Thanks to the Lincoln School PTA for supporting this assembly program. … [Read more...] about Geography Gym
Inspired by Yo-Yo Ma
Ms. Monochello’s 3rd grade class was inspired by Yo-Yo Ma, world famous cellist, when they read the book Yo-Yo Ma: World Musician by Lou Ann Walker. Yo-Yo Ma believed, “music can act as a magnet to draw people together.” This inspirational quote sparked an idea with Ms. Monochello's class. They wanted to make their own instruments! With the help of Silly Gilly, the students made fancy kazoos and had a parade around the school to share their music. It was a hoot! … [Read more...] about Inspired by Yo-Yo Ma
Special Visitor
Silly Gilly, a caring clown, came to Mrs. Monochello's third grade reading class for Read Across America Day. Students read Dr. Seuss books to Silly Gilly while she entertained the children with tricks and jokes. … [Read more...] about Special Visitor
Peer Editing
Second grade students in Ms. Smith's community assisted the first grade students in Ms. Campo's class in editing their how-to reports. The second graders provided specific feedback on the writing process, punctuation and spelling. They also provided encouragement as the first graders improved their skills. … [Read more...] about Peer Editing