This year, the Lycée Français de New York is integrating mindfulness into the daily life of Primary students with the guidance of expert therapist Eline Snel.
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Category: Primary
A New Approach Strengthens “Math Mindset” in the Primary
This year, the rigor of the French math curriculum has been enhanced in the Lycée’s Primary School with the integration of the renowned Singapore Method.
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Our Day of Understanding
For the past 8 years, the Lycée has celebrated our annual Day of Understanding, a key moment in the school year, months in the making, that embodies our school’s core values.
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Guide for a Fulfilling School Year – Part 2
The academic development of a child depends on a number of factors. Here are three strategies to foster a love of learning from a child’s earliest years.
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Fascinating Rhythms and the Art of Story in the Preschool
On a recent Friday, jazz artist Oran Etkin spent a morning with preschoolers at the Lycée Français de New York.The director of our Primary School writes a journal entry on a fascinating (and beautiful) learning moment.
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Visit to United Nations Sparks Reflections on Peace
In late October, fifth graders visited the UN for the Day for the Eradication of Extreme Poverty. The visit became the starting point for fall projects on peace and human rights in two fifth-grade classes.
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What Neuroscience Tells Us About Summer Homework
Summer vacation is here–a time that students anticipate for weeks. For parents, one question often arises: Should I give my child homework to do on their summer vacation?
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Teaching Hard History with Intention and Care
For fifth-grade students, the history of sugar provides a seamless narrative that connects France and America and the history of slavery across the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.
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Art in the Classroom: Une fenêtre ouverte à nos traditions
Pour la Journée de l’entente, une des choses que nous, les élèves de CE2B avons faites, c’est dessiner une fenêtre qui s’ouvre pour montrer nos traditions. L’idée est venue à Mme Lopin, notre enseignant, grâce à un livre qu’elle aime beaucoup et qui s’appelle Window de Marion Arbona. Elle en
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Summertime… and Screen Time?
As we wrap up this unusual school year and try to adjust to a summer with more freedom than the last, it’s a good time to think about setting expectations with your children for device use over the summer.
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