by Teacher | Jan 23, 2014 | Grade 4
It’s not often that teaches hear children say that they (and in the case of last weeks homework quite a few parents too) really enjoyed the homework. Then again how often do children get to write letters replies persuading their teachers not to give...
by Teacher | Jan 21, 2014 | Grade 4
We had an extremely enjoyable trip to Oman Medical College where Theo’s parents Mark and Catherine Norrish presented information on the human brain. It was engaging, educational and left us lots of things to think about. A good thing considering we are learning...
by Teacher | Jan 13, 2014 | Grade 4
They say that math is all around us and the children got a feel for it as they embarked on a pretend grocery shopping exercise (to practice multiplying whole numbers and decimals) complete with flyers for the local grocery store. They also engaged on some mental math...
by Teacher | Dec 19, 2013 | Grade 4
As with most truly international schools, many cultural paths intersect on a daily basis. Along the way children and teachers learn about each other’s habits, food, music, clothes and languages to name a few. In the new year I would like to encourage more...
by Teacher | Dec 18, 2013 | Grade 4
Using Brainpop and Encyclopedia Brittanica the children conducted research on the brain. Facts they felt were interesting were identified and posted on the board to be shared with peers. Some interesting, engaging and definitely thought provoking discussions followed....
