It’s actually several months since I taught this Year Three unit, but I was thinking about how much I enjoyed it and realised that I
Category: PYP
My aims for next year (2021-22)
As one academic year ends and another begins, I like to reflect and set goals. Like every summer, I have outlined ten priorities for next
Personal inquiries with Kath Murdoch
I was fortunate enough recently to join Kath Murdoch for a series of workshops on personal inquiries. This type of learning experience is branded in
Highlights from our body systems unit
I’m really enjoying my move to Year Three this year because I get to experience new units and can see the bigger picture of how
Design thinking: reducing and resolving student conflicts
Last month, I wrote a blog post titled What is design thinking?. It outlined the design thinking process generally and offered a brief explanation of each
Ten steps to develop a meaningful class mission statement
At the beginning of the new school year, it is common for teachers to establish rules and norms for the class that set the tone
Action through advocacy
Student action is about young people making positive changes (big or small) as a result of their learning. Action is an integral part of the
Highlights from our digital media unit
On Friday, we had two class assemblies all about digital media and how people can use it to express themselves. As a blogger and social
Blowing minds with Makey Makey
Our school recently held its annual Maker Jam Slam, a celebration of STEAM with other schools from across Hong Kong. This was my latest experience
Inspiring change through blogging
This week, it was a privilege to speak to grade six students at Canadian International School of Hong Kong. The students are inquiring into how
Guest post: Student agency, change and pushing boundaries (by Rebecca Tupling)
Rebecca Tupling is an Early Years (Prep) teacher at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong. As an Early Years advocate, she promotes awareness of
Social media in the primary classroom
Social media is controversial. It generally has a bad reputation and can stir up many passionate opinions, mostly negative. The idea of introducing sites such
Eight misconceptions about concept-based curriculum and instruction
This weekend, I was lucky enough to attend a two-day workshop with Dr. Lynn Erickson, the guru of concept-based curriculum and instruction, and concept-based certified
Introducing #pypbookstudy slow chats
Our book study group for PYP teachers has been in action for one year already. During that time, PYP teachers from all over the world
Character education: why hide the ‘hidden curriculum’?
I have been inspired by my colleague’s blog post this week. Dickie Wada-Thomas thoughtfully reflected on the Manchester terror attack and the vital importance of
The role of technology in the PYP (Guest post for ‘EdTech 4 Beginners’)
EdTech 4 Beginners is one of my favourite blogs to follow. The brains behind it, Neil Jarret, is someone who I enjoy connecting with and learning