Every year, our elementary school (Waverly) holds a very fun day for the 4th graders called "Abraham Lincoln Day". Since the 4th grade classes spend a lot of time studying Indiana History, they love this day and are so excited when it rolls around. Well, this year was Allie's year for this. Before the actual day, their teacher requires them to complete a very extensive research project about Lincoln. They have to do a written report during classtime and then on their own at home, they must complete atleast four different activities of their choice, approved by Mrs. Cooper. Allie decided to do a drawing of Lincoln, a Venn diagram (comparing and contrasting herself to Abe), a replica of his family and home made out of playing cards (her idea, it was so neat!) and a box display (made from a unused pizza box, very cool!) featuring articles and photos of the new Lincoln exhibit taking place currently at the Indiana State Museum. Once they complete their activities, then the day of "Abe Lincoln Day", they are able to wear costumes (Allie dressed up as Mary Todd Lincoln) and then other classes and parents come to the classroom to view all of the various projects. It was so neat to see her proudly display her work, we were very impressed. And, we have to say that from all of her hard work, she really did learn alot about Lincoln! Way to go Allie! ; )
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