back to school (2010 2011)

New International School Of Thailand

The Early Years and PYP

In Early Years the children are becoming…

Risk Takers Reflective Inquirers CaringPrincipled Open- MindedBalanced CommunicatorsKnowledgeable Thinkers

Transdiciplinary Skills

Social Skills Self-management skills

Communication skills

Thinking skills Research skills

Social SkillsAccepting responsibility

Respecting others

Cooperating

Resolving Conflict

Group decision making

Adopting a variety of group roles

Self-Management SkillsGross Motor Skills

Fine Motor Skills

Spatial Awareness

Organization

Time Management

Safety

Healthy choices

Codes of behaviour

Informed choices

Thinking SkillsAcquisition of knowledge

Comprehension

Application

Analysis

Synthesis

Evaluation

Communication Skills Listening

Speaking

Reading

Writing

Viewing

Presenting

Non-verbal communication

Research SkillsFormulating questions

Observing

Planning

Collecting, Recording,

Organizing and Interpreting data

Presenting

Language Arts – Literacy

Oral communication - speaking and listening

Written communication – reading and writing

The importance of ‘Circle Time’ or ‘Morning Meeting’

We use our group times to sing songs, read and respond to books and to develop other speaking and listening skills.Mathematical skills such as - daily data handling, sequencing, patterning all occur here also. Many class social bonds are made at this time.

Mathematics

Number

Measurement

Pattern and Function

Shape and Space

Data Handling

Programme of Inquiry How We Organize

OurselvesWho We Are How We Express

OurselvesHow The World

Works

“Members of a group/community share responsibilities in order to create harmony with their environment.”

“Language is integral to identity and gives us a sense of belonging.”

“Social play is an avenue for improvisation and collaboration.”

“The unique properties of water make it an essential resource for human societies.”

Our programme includes….Library Thai Language & Culture

Swimming

Cooking Perceptual Motor Programme

Music Computers (I.T.)

Outdoor Programme

EY Learning Support

cseiter@nist.ac.th

Miss Cassie Seiter

Role of Learning Support

Collaborative planning

Inclusive classroom program

Focused Learning Groups based on individual learners needs

EY Counselor Ms. Julia Simens

We support all students, parents and

teachers to ensure that at NIST we have happy, healthy and successful

students

PhysicalEmotionalCognitive Social

We focus on wellness, growth, development and

prevention.

How to see the counselor:Speak to the class teacherEmail – jsimesns@nist.ac.thPhone – 02 651 2065 ext 406Drop by my office to make an appointment

Some reminders As of next week the EY day is from 8:30am-1:50pm for all classes. Any parents who

wish to pick up their child early on a regular basis should talk directly to their homeroom teacher

The Central Area is not available for playing in before and after school. Children may play on the playground with supervision from parents or nannies but please do not use movable equipment such as bikes, blocks and water toys. The bookroom is also available but no food or drink is to be taken in and an adult must be supervising

When going to homeroom classes there will be some more information given by your teacher for the whole parent group. If you wish to have an individual conference about your child you need to make an appointment. This evening is not an appropriate time for such conferences

Parent coffee morning this Friday at 8:30am all EY parents invited!

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