One of the reasons Minecraft is so popular is because it is the ultimate multitasking experience. Minecraft is a virtual sandbox with limitless opportunities and variations. In today’s world of fast-paced …
Unlocking Student Potential
Approaches to Learning (ATLs) are a set of skills and strategies that equip students with the tools needed to become successful learners. These skills can be applied across various subjects and are designed to foster independent and lifelong learning. Let’s explore how ATLs align with the PYP Learner Profile…
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How to Ignite Curiosity in Your Classroom
Curiosity is the spark that ignites the flames of learning. As educators, it’s our privilege and responsibility to foster this innate human trait in our students. When nurtured, curiosity becomes …
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Fostering Inclusion: Strategies for Building a Strong Classroom Community in Primary Grades
As teachers, we have the incredible opportunity to shape the future by molding young minds and nurturing their growth. One of the key aspects of a successful learning environment is the sense of belonging and inclusion that students feel within their classroom community. In the primary grades, creating this atmosphere is especially crucial, as it lays the foundation for academic success and social development. In this blog post, we will explore effective strategies to ensure that every student in every grade feels like an integral part of the classroom community.
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Design in the Primary School
The purpose of implementing Design in primary school is to guide students in the overall management of design thinking and creative process. Design by nature is a transdisciplinary subject in which activities based on expression, design, and technology are carried out. This may include independent or community designs, manufacturing, and evaluation of one’s own or a collaborative craft process.
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Five Learning Boosters
Holistic learning isn’t all about academics. These learning activities can boost you and your learner to engage on a deeper level and to keep your learner motivated and excited about learning. As a learning activity, arts, crafts, and design have traditionally been passed over in favor of more academic pursuits. However, it has been proven that craft – particularly developmentally appropriate craft activities – can boost learning in those core academic disciplines like language, social studies, science, and math. Crafts have been around since the beginning of time when people made everything they used with their hands.
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IB Learner profile – das ib-LERNERPROFIL
I was really overwhelmed with the kind reception of my previous post so I made another set of PYP Graphics for you to use. This time it is the IB …
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Developing a Collaborative Classroom
This post is in response to Tania’s amazing provocation and presentation. https://learningtowearthebigshoes.wordpress.com/2021/03/27/learning-outside-of-the-box/ If you haven’t read that one yet, do yourself a favor and read it first. Tania asks a …
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Student Voice and Reflection
In the PYP Enhancements April communique we learned that Reflection is no longer a Key Concept. This was initially met with excitement and agreement on Twitter. Many educators felt that finally …
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Reading your child’s MAP report
Understanding NWEA MAP progress report Soon our MAP test period is over and after next week we will publish the MAP progress report in your child’s Managebac portfolio. Here is a …
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