This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Self-Control. Self-control is the ability to regulate and manage one’s emotions, thoughts, and behavior in the face of temptations and impulses. The components of self-control are balance, calmness, determination, confidence and will power. Teaching self-control is one of the most important skills that a parent can do for their child as self-control is a contributing factor to success later in life.  By learning self-control, a child can make appropriate decisions and respond to stressful situations in ways that can yield … [Read more...] about

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This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- LOVE. Love is a variety of feelings, attitudes and emotions. The dictionary lists love as a noun and a verb. It is a strong feeling of affection for another person -- such as you love your parents, grandparents, brother or sister;  an intense emotional attachment to something -- such as your pet or a treasured object; or, a need or requirement for life --such as plants love the sun. Parents can teach children love by explaining that people know you love them by your actions. "The giving of love is an education in itself." … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month- Love

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 kindness in books and in situations. Parents can help us by modeling kindness: by holding a door for someone, greeting someone with a smile or writing a note in your child’s lunchbox.  We will be emphasizing kindness by participating in … [Read more...] about January Character Trait of the Month- Kindness

This month Lincoln School will focus on the hard character trait-Citizenship.  Citizenship means more than knowing how the government functions. Good citizenship in practice is understanding, appreciating and doing things that make life better for you and for others. Citizenship is not passive. Citizenship demands participation, involvement and contribution. Good citizens go beyond their own interests, demonstrate a concern for the needs of others and recognize their obligations to make their home, school, neighborhood, country and world the best they can be. Citizenship is a two-way … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait-respect. Respect is a way of treating or thinking about something or someone. If you respect your teacher, you admire your teacher and treat your teacher well. People respect others who are impressive for any reason, such as being in authority — like a teacher or police officer — or being an elder — like a grandparent. We also teach you to respect “things,” as well as people. For example, we work on being respectful of Lincoln School by cleaning up and taking care of the Lincoln Woods. “I’m not concerned with your liking or … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month: Respect