If your children are anything like mine, you are hoping your children treat their teachers better than they do their home school teacher! I often find myself saying, " I know you wouldn't say that to your teacher" or "You think you are going to hand that in looking like that." I can assure you from the teacher perspective children often behave better for someone else than they do their parents. We know children's behavior and willingness to complete work with their parents is a major factor in distance learning. This link to an article in the New York Times may be useful. [Read more...] about Parents as Co-Teachers
Distance Learning Update
Dear Lincoln Community,
It's been about 3 weeks since we started our distance learning format. This has certainly been a change for teachers, parents and students. While there have been bumps in the road, there have certainly been many wonderful stories to share. I have witnessed classroom aides making videos for crafts, stories being read aloud, and Zoom lessons conducted. Today two teachers took their students on a virtual field trip when their planned field trip was cancelled. Teachers have been holding class meetings to make sure students have a feeling of … [Read more...] about Distance Learning Update
Transitioning to Virtual Learning
Dear Lincoln Students,
I am at school and the building doesn't seem the same without you. Mr. Dobko and his team are giving the building a very thorough cleaning.
In the meantime, your teachers are spending today getting resources and plans ready for you. Your teachers will list lessons for you on their Google Classroom or website page. You will have lessons on: reading, writing, word work, science/social studies, and math. I also asked the teachers to give you some 'fun' activities that can be shared with your … [Read more...] about Transitioning to Virtual Learning
March Character Trait: Self-Control
This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Self-control. Self-control is the ability to regulate 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 parents can do for their child because self-control is a contributing factor to success later in life. By … [Read more...] about March Character Trait: Self-Control
Spread a Little Love
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. … [Read more...] about Spread a Little Love