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Theory Building in Nature
As we all focus our attention to the possibilities of digital learning, our team has been reflecting on the value of diversity in learning spaces and the contrast to natural environments. We are fortunate here in Zurich where the springtime…
#Stayhome
As we all navigate the challenges that come with this very unique moment in time, the ICS Early Years team would like to share in the spirit of global solidarity as we #Stayhome.
The Open Studio of Creativity and Design: Sharing Learning with the Wider Community
The children of KRS and KAG (5 and 6 year olds) were proud, knowledgeable and highly engaged in sharing their learning with families and the school community, as part of an inquiry into ways products can be created following a…
Coming Soon: The Open Studio of Creativity
The children in Kindergarten (5-6 year olds) have been working with a range of materials as part of an inquiry into ways products are created following a process. The Kindergarten Designers and Makers are excited to share their work soon…
PYP Enhancements: Learning Community – Learning Environments. (Podcast)
Ongoing reflective practice about our individual and collective professional learning journeys has long been something we would like to do more of, but somehow finding time for that deep metacognition has proven challenging on a regular basis. Time, as always,…
Mathematical Explorations in a Natural Learning Space
As scientists, the children have been observing, researching, collecting and recording data on our year long journey to new understandings about the interconnectedness of living things. Regular time spent learning in beautiful natural spaces in our wider community has invited…
Digital Landscapes in the Early Years: An Exploration of Spaces
Transdisciplinary Theme Where We Are in Place and Time An inquiry into orientation in place and time; personal histories; homes and journeys; the discoveries, explorations and migrations of humankind; the relationships between and the interconnectedness of individuals and civilizations, from…
The Creative Design Museum
This post is Part 2 to a post from 26th February Supporting Children’s Identities as Designers and Makers through Inquiry (Link to part one). Transdisciplinary Theme How We Organize Ourselves An inquiry into the interconnectedness of human-made systems and communities; the structure…
A New Narrative for Dramatic Play in Early Years
Inspiring Creativity with Aesthetically Engaging Global Photography Our learning community had been exploring ways that symbolic languages are a means of expression to be enjoyed. The children often chose dramatic play materials to communicate ideas about stories and role play….