Here’s what happens on a typical day at LEAP on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday when the Lincoln School is dismissed at 2:50 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
- 3:00-3:45 p.m. Pick up, Meeting, Free-play (recess)
- 3:45-4:20 p.m. Homework time
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Organized activities
- 5:30-5:45 p.m. Free-play and computer time
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. Clean-up, quiet time and prepare to go home
- 6:00 p.m: Parents’ pick-up deadline
Wednesdays
- 12:45 p.m. Lunch
- 1:15-1:45 p.m. Recess
- 1:45-4:00 p.m. Leap-wide theme day, Club activity, or field trip (descriptions below)
- 4:00-4:30 p.m. Snack and Homework
- 4:30-5:30 p.m. Organized activities
- 5:30-5:45 p.m. Free-play and computer time
- 5:45-6:00 p.m. Clean-up, quiet time and prepare to go home
- 6:00 p.m. Parents’ pickup deadline
Educational Activities and Theme Days
Because Wednesdays are a long day at LEAP, we try to find original and fun ways to spend the extra time. This year we have had various theme-days at LEAP, where all students participate in themed activities. On Science day, a visitor from the Discovery Museum in Acton led a traveling workshop where the children were split into age groups and travelled between different stations, each with a different scientific activity. We also celebrated the Halloween, various winter holidays, Valentines day, and Dr. Suess day.
Clubs
Other Wednesdays, students participate in a teacher-led “club” activity of their choice, such as theatre, baking, hiking, or organized sports such as soccer or capture the flag. Depending on the weather, there may be sledding or a trip to Pierce Park or Codman Pool. If the weather is expected to be warm enough for swimming, parents are notified ahead of time and asked to supply a bathing suit and towel.
Field Trips
One Wednesday a month, LEAP offers an optional, off-campus field trip to age-appropriate destinations. This year we have gone Apple Picking, Roller Blading, to the Movies, and to an inflatable theme park. Field trips depart at 1:45 p.m. after the children eat lunch and return by 4:00 p.m. Admission costs are included in LEAP’s monthly fee.