Word of the Month – Optimism

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

Our book of the month by Cynthia Rylant, An Angel for Solomon Singer, demonstrates optimism.

It also provides wonderful opportunities for philosophical discussions. For example:

What is home?
What makes a place a home?
Do we need a home? Why or why not?
Is being home about a place outside of us, or about something inside us?
Can we be at home anywhere?
Do homes change?
Can a home become no longer a home?Does home mean the same thing to all people?

Remember Mr. Onativia’s optimistic words, “I choose to be happy. I choose to look at the good. I possess the qualities to be happy and successful.” Practice optimism this month. Try the daily affirmations from our Character Education page, October’s Superpower is Optimism.

Out of the Box Cardboard Challenge

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

Still time to enter by Tuesday, October 10, 2017!!!

Out of the Box Cardboard Challenge

Word of the Month – Courage

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

September’s Superpower is courage!

Courage is strength in the face of pain or grief; the quality of being brave; valor; heroism.
Courage means sacrificing your needs for the needs of another.
Courage means taking a risk and facing your fears.
It takes courage to admit you have made a mistake.
It takes courage to stand up for someone who is being teased.

Maira Kalman’s Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey inspires all of us to be heroic, no matter our size or age and is our book of the month. Visit fireboat.org and read additional news article.

September 11 is Patriot Day. Patriot Day is to remember those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the United States on September 11, 2001. September 11th reminds us of all those who displayed great acts of courage that day. We must remember that ordinary citizens have the power to be extraordinary.

Decorate a medal in honor of a fallen hero. Find a name here.
How will you show courage this year? Post your comment below.

Rocket Launch

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

Shel Silverstein Poems

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

“Hope” is the Thing with Feathers Poem by Emily Dickinson. Read by Claire Danes and signed by Rachel, age 9.

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

Daffodils Poem by William Wordsworth. Read by Dave Matthews

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

March Madness

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

March Book madness or MBM is for fun. MBM is about reading books, rereading books, talking about books and trying to decide how one great book can possibly be better than another great book.

Everyone at Cottage Lane is welcome to participate. Visit Mrs. McBride’s website for more details and links – Mrs. McBride’s March Book Madness Bracket 2017.

Compassion

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Mrs. Hill

This month we are “wild” about turtles and compassion! Compassion is our word of the month, and we need to show compassion throughout the day. Listen to John Muth’s The Three Questions.

Leo the turtle shares with Nikolai – “Remember then that there is only one important time, and the time is now. The most important one is always the one you are with. And the most important thing is to do good for the one who is standing at your side.”