This article discusses the importance of play in schools. Not only is play the way our young students learn and develop, but play has a place in student learning for the older students, too.
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An induction programme for new teachers
In this article a PYP coordinator of a school in Qatar presents an induction plan for new teachers joining the team.
How to use English as an additional language
This article highlights practices that address the development of approaches to learning skills—communication and social—in a series of lessons.
A rewarding experience of mentoring the PYP exhibition
This article highlights the role of a mentor in facilitating the inquiry process of the Primary Years Programme exhibition. It encompasses the learning journey of an exhibition inquiry group from tuning in to taking actions.
How to be an effective PYP Coordinator
In this article you will find out how much time is ideal for a PYP Coordinator.
How year 4 students lead an assembly in a unique way
A year 4 teacher shares her story about her students who led an assembly in an unusual way where, instead of hours spent practicing lines and rehearsing, the students were learning how to create, do mathematics and write for an audience.