Some of our students celebrate Diwali.  We learned about some of the customs of this holiday and lit a candle to symbolize the occasion!  First grade studies Diwali as part of their thematic unit on holidays around the world in December.   … [Read more...] about Learning about the Diwali

For the past two weeks second graders participated in an interdisciplinary unit on the election process.  Students brainstormed issues facing them, selected the two most pressing issues (dance party and one week of no homework) and then ran campaigns to have their issue passed!   On Monday the second grade teachers held a political rally where students persuaded the audience to support their cause.  Students shared their research on the topic and their personal views and then tried to excite the audience to vote.  Students were also instructed about listening to different view points and … [Read more...] about Election Excitement Hits Lincoln

We had beautiful weather for Halloween!   The children were excited to parade and make some Halloween crafts.  Of course, everyone (including the staff) is walking a little slowly today!  … [Read more...] about Halloween Highlights

Ms. Demirbulakli's preschool classes couldn't contain their excitement when Ms. D revealed the 'Great Pumpkin' in honor of National Pumpkin Day! (Yes, there is a National Pumpkin Day).  Preschoolers discovered there are seeds and flesh inside the pumpkin and used their hands to explore the materials.  It is wonderful to see the look on the eyes of a child who discovers something new for the first time.  Happy Pumpkin Day (Oct. 26th)! … [Read more...] about National Pumpkin Day

A neighbor on Vreeland found some interesting leaves and seed pods in various stages and thought our children would enjoy learning about these trees.  Here are a few pictures of the first graders looking through the microscopes at the seed pods and leaves. The children were so excited to see the veins in the leaves and tiny seeds enlarged!   … [Read more...] about Investigating Our Local Trees