This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Creativity. Creativity is the act of turning new and imaginative ideas into reality. Creativity is characterized by the ability to perceive the world in new ways, to find hidden patters, to make connections between seemingly unrelated phenomena, and to generate solutions. Creativity involves two processes: thinking, then producing. If you have ideas, but don’t act on them, you are imaginative; but not creative. Parents can help develop creativity by having children use everyday objects in a new way. Empty boxes, paint, crayons, … [Read more...] about Creativity

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Fairness. Fairness is demonstrating impartial, unbiased, and equitable treatment of others. You give up personal interests, prejudice and favoritism. Fairness is defined by some as little more than “playing by the rules” and not taking advantage of others. Parents can teach this by taking turns, sharing and listening to what others have to say. Fairness does what is best for all, without favoritism, even though it may seem unfair at times. It is challenging to learn how to handle when life isn’t always fair!! … [Read more...] about Character Trait of the Month

I would like to invite you to attend Lincoln School’s Back to School Night on September 30th. This is an opportunity to meet your child’s classroom teacher and some special subject teachers as well. Teachers may present information on classroom routines and procedures, curriculum, special activities, and instructional materials. Most importantly, you get to view the learning environment of your child. At 7 p.m. there will be a Welcome Address in the gymnasium. Presentations for grades 1 and 2  will begin immediately following the Welcome Address.   The third grade presentations will begin … [Read more...] about Back to School Night

Many parents ask me how they can keep their children's skills on grade level over the summer.   I strongly encourage parents to have their children do some academic work 30-40 minutes a day five days a week.   Parents should not have young learners complete work all at once, but break it into sections.   I try to infuse skills into my son's everyday activities.   Here is what I do as a mother:  discuss fractions while measuring ingredients for a fun treat, estimate distance the ball traveled while playing outside, skip counting in the car, math fact flash cards races and one skills sheet a … [Read more...] about Summer Learning

The 2014-2015 school year was a huge success.   Students learned math using Math in Focus program and often commented that math was their favorite subject!   Many students loved using the SMARTBoard in the entire first through third grade classrooms for instruction. In reading, students were busy learning specific reading skills and then applying these skills to their independent books. Students learned about story elements, phonemic awareness, vocabulary usage, and comprehension. They also learned how to read with expression! During guided reading time, students worked with their teacher in … [Read more...] about Reflections