Category Archives: Growth Mindset

5 Mistakes we make (I made) with #Edtech

Posted on 28/04/2018 by niko

 We tend to celebrate and focus on our success stories on blogs and especially on social media–as we should, but sometimes a reminder of our challenges and mistakes is just as valuable. There are only two mistakes one can make along … Continue reading →

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Learning By Doing – Importance of Arts, Craft, and Design

Posted on 06/02/2018 by niko

As a learning activity, arts, crafts, and design have traditionally been passed over in favor of more academic pursuits. However, it has been proven time after time that craft – particularly developmentally appropriate craft activities that stimulate fine motor skills … Continue reading →

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Making Global Connections

Posted on 04/10/2017 by niko

Global Read Aloud During October KIS students have already been and will be making connections all around the globe. Our Upper-Grade School: G3 – 5 are reading The Wild Robot, our G2 is reading Fenway and Hattie and our younger … Continue reading →

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ePortfolio; Reflections and Suggestions

Posted on 02/10/2017 by niko

Assessment in the PYP is guided by a variety of publications. The most important of course are MTPYPH, Standards and Practices, and Assessment in the PYP.  Support of the rationale to use portfolios as part of the Reporting and Assessed curriculum can … Continue reading →

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