Spicewood Elementary School The spring semester means our students are more independent learners who are ready to take on personal and free inquiry projects, applying the skills and knowledge they have gained during the fall semester. During the final year of the PYP program at Spicewood, our...
read moreDigital Citizenship: Responsibilities in a Digital World
Digital citizens think critically about what they see online and learn to make their own smart choices online and in life. This week students were exploring the concepts of responsibility and communication within their Who We Are and and How We Organize Ourselves...
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"Through small actions, everyone can make a difference."-- Gandhi The IB program encourages students to explore issues, perspectives and ideas both locally and globally. In 5th grade, the students watch CNN 10 for Kids daily, learning more about current events...
read morePlay Based Learning: An Inquiry Based Approach
"Play is the highest form of research."-- Albert Einstein We held another PYP Parent Information sessions last Thursday focused on the value of play in the classroom. Parents who attended this session learned more about the importance of play, brain development, the...
read moreCultivating Our Inquiry Mindset
Author, Trevor MacKenzie, joined our staff on Monday for our professional development day, providing a personalized kickoff to our campus book study, Inquiry Mindset. The day was filled with great opportunities for professional collaboration, reflection, and time for...
read moreCreative Communicators in First Grade
First grade is rocking Seesaw! As well as documenting and reflecting on their learning throughout the year, students are using Seesaw to show their understanding of the PYP Unit of Inquiry they've just completed, Who We Are. Students created posters, books, and puppet...
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