Well, well, well, well, well, do you want to be well? Then here are some things that you should do… During our lives, we only have one body, and we need to take care of it. That sounds so easy, but it really isn’t! People spend millions of dollars each year on trying to lose […]
If you’re running down the hall, you need to Stop! If you’re talking during class, you need to Stop! Whoa -o- o, self control! Whoa -o- o, self control! -Becky Muncy Self control is not easy. Every day we all struggle with making good choices that will have a positive or negative […]
For many of us, school has been in session for a few weeks. Our voices are taking a big strain talking, and in my job, singing all day. What are some ways that we can protect our voices? Several years ago, I had a lot of problems with my voice, so I went to my […]
School has started, and everyone is working on getting back into the routine of a daily schedule! Each year, Lincoln Elementary picks a year long theme to follow throughout the school year. This year our theme is “Gear Up, Get Ready, Game on!”. Our town of Bedford is very sports oriented thanks to Damon Bailey. This […]
Aloha is a beautiful Hawaiian word that is translated as both hello and goodbye. It is also an expression of showing love. I am finding out that this word is actually considered a way of life by Hawaiians. While researching the word, I found that there is an actual Hawaiian law called “The Aloha Spirit” […]
In 1998, the inspiration for Blueprints for Life came from attending character education workshops for teachers in Indianapolis. It was the beginning of the journey that led to writing songs and creating puppet characters. Organization was one of the first songs I wrote, and what a thrill it was to find that my students loved […]
Summer vacation is in full swing, and we’ve finally had a few weeks to catch our breath after a busy school year. Now that we’re enjoying the summer, what are some good ways to revitalize ourselves while vacation flies by? The following are some suggestions to recharge and renew yourself during a break; to be […]
Grants are great! They take big dreams and lots of work! Over the years, I have applied for both local and state-wide grants. I didn’t get them every time I applied, but did succeed several times after lots of hard work. Summer is a great time to apply for grants as a teacher. Schedules are […]
Attitude is defined as a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. It can certainly color how your day looks – sunny or bleak! When you wake up in the morning you have a choice to say, “It’s going to be a great […]
The final weeks of school are always difficult. The weather is nice, and most students have their minds on summer activities, not school work! Okay, let’s be honest, that applies to teachers and staff too! So how do you keep your sense of humor and not turn into a grouchy teacher? The answer is to […]
Teaching school is a very demanding job. Teachers live by the bell and are on the run from morning to evening – grading papers, extra-curricular activities, and keeping kids focused. So, how do you keep your life organized when you feel like a gerbil on a wheel? Here are some things that I try to […]
Our school podcast “What’s Up Lincoln?” has just uploaded the fourth podcast on our school website with a fifth being edited and hopefully uploaded within the week. If you would like the hear the podcasts, please follow this link. You will find the podcasts under students – Trojan Radio. Our podcast topics so far are… Tongue […]