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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Category: Primary
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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Chat perlipopette ! Fourth Graders Learn the Art of the Novel
One of the roles of librarians is to encourage reading and to promote exchanges around literature. But this year, to allow for social distancing, all of our libraries serve a dual purpose as classrooms. This makes it exceptionally difficult to find a project that can be integrated into the school
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5 Ways to Help Your Child Become a Confident Writer
Becoming a confident writer is something that every child is capable of. Learning to write in a bilingual environment can be challenging for young children who are developing their voice and writing habits. However, there are many ways to encourage and foster a successful writing environment at home. The following tips
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What Is Bilingualism?
In this series of videos, Vannina Boussouf, Assistant Head of School and Director of the Primary School, explains why starting early is the best strategy for bilingual development in children. We hope you enjoy watching! What is bilingualism? At least half of the global population is bilingual or plurilingual. Growing
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