I teach second grade. When I was first introduced to the LINCing procedure, I worried that it may be too complicated for my classroom to master. I began introducing the procedure in a whole group setting. For a couple of weeks we did the vocabulary words together and shared ideas and thoughts. I eventually moved the LINCing procedure to my small group literacy centers. After some small group instruction, the students took off with the procedure. They are now able to complete our 8 weekly vocabulary words on Monday and Tuesday of each week with little to no assistance. During the remainder of our day they casually bring up reminding words for various words that are introduced even when a LINCing table is not being completed. Prior to the LINCs table, I used a vocabulary foldable and a traditional 4 square to compliment my vocabulary instruction. I have found the LINCing table to be a very resourceful tool.
