This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Open-mindedness. We want the children to learn to be tolerant of ideas, culture, people, foods, and experiences. The students may not always agree with one another, but they can learn to listen, summarize and maybe even reflect on a different perspective. The teachers will teach open-mindedness by discussing points of view in literature, history or resolving a conflict between two students. The second graders have been participating in a vegetable and fruit study. The students have been open-minded to try new foods and … [Read more...] about Open-Mindedness

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Optimism. We want the children to learn to find the positive side of life.   Research shows that people who are optimistic are healthier and have better coping strategies.   At school we will be discussing how to find the goodness in a situation, learning that even rough times will pass, and seeing there may be a way to solve a problem. Parents can help their children develop this trait by asking children to think about the positives that can be found in a difficult situation or having children start their day with a positive … [Read more...] about Hard Character Trait- Optimism

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Gratitude. We want the children to focus on acknowledging the good in their life and to learn to say, "thank you!." Often children will focus on what they do not have or want. We want students to take a moment to recognize what they do have. This simple gesture can change outlook and help guide someone through a difficult time.   Parents can teach this trait by focusing on the positive, accepting the mishaps in life with a smile, and sharing something that brought joy each day.   Some parents like ending the day with the … [Read more...] about Gratitude

This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Gratitude. We want the children to focus on acknowledging the good in their life and to learn to say, "thank you!." Often children will focus on what they do not have or want. We want students to take a moment to recognize what they do have. This simple gesture can change outlook and help guide someone through a difficult time.   Parents can teach this trait by focusing on the positive, accepting the mishaps in life with a smile, and sharing something that brought joy each day.   Some parents like ending the day with the … [Read more...] about

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This month Lincoln School is focusing on the hard character trait- Mindfulness. Mindfulness is being in the present moment. We are teaching students to be mindful and present in their interactions in class by being active listeners. Students should also be mindful of directions, completing assignments to the bests of their ability, and checking over work. Parents can assist us by having discussions about personality traits, likes, dislikes or any topic that has children get to know themselves better. Parents can share how they deal with being overwhelmed and how they calm down. Some teachers … [Read more...] about Character Trait