This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Appreciation of Beauty. Sometimes it is a brilliant sunset, a simple act of kindness, an adorable puppy or your first view of a natural wonder like the Grand Canyon. In that moment, you feel a sense of wonder, awe or admiration. Appreciation of beauty is defined as the ability to recognize and take pleasure when we experience those moments of awe. Studies show that appreciating beauty causes the heart rate to slow, brain waves to soften, and your endocrine system to synchronize. A sense of peace and rightness washes over us. … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month: Appreciation of Beauty

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 learning … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month: Self-Control

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 Trait of the Month: Love

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- 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 and religions. We will be teaching students to do something/say something kind for no reason. Teachers will … [Read more...] about Focus on Kindness

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Wisdom. The dictionary defines wisdom as the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. It is observing life experiences and sharing the understanding you have gained with others. The opposite of wisdom … [Read more...] about Trait of the Month