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We started off with 6 and then we were 16 including Secondary.

Here is a link to many more https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tqw1CsIBJqmbna92nRd3E8LF25f6P19j?usp=sharing

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Check out this Presentation designed by Alena Georgina Spencer.

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It's an interesting course that I have been lagging behind and not completed. It is by the recovering traditionalist Christina Tondevold. Links are included in the document.

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGX2I6S5V8/NO1HvaCmvkKWNlwIySIM2Q/edit

Subitizing https://www.therecoveringtraditionalist.com/how-to-use-subitizing/

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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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Mary and Madhu (M&M)

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Co-Intelligence: Living and Teaching with AI | Notion

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Eduardo Bello. PD day @ Stonehill International School. Nov 29th, 2024

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Co-Intelligence: Living and Teaching with AI | Notion

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Eduardo Bello. PD day @ Stonehill International School. Nov 29th, 2024

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School walk about movie by Meghana, Beulah, Reema & Sylvia

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I have enjoyed using this time to do my own research about Uninterrupted Play in EY and understanding why IB considers this so vital to a child's development. I have also enjoyed being able to pick my own PD , as I found it to be something that truly interest's me and is also inline with my GOALS. As I work with EY now, it is important for me to be able to understand why play is vital for a child's development. I have a better understanding now of play based learning and uninterrupted play in EY.

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LIZZYS Copy of Checklist for Personal Inquiry Time

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Here is the presentation from today's session!

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Eduardo: Co-Intelligence: Living and Teaching With AI 

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Eduardo: Co-Intelligence: Living and Teaching With AI 

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Eduardo - Checklist for Personal Inquiry Time

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Here are the most beautiful things in mature

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Engagement: Makes learning interactive and fun.

Visual Learning: Simplifies complex concepts.

Retention: Enhances memory through hands-on experience.

Creativity: Encourages creation and interaction.

Learning Styles: Supports various learning preferences.

Exploration: Safe exploration of new environments.

Collaboration: Promotes teamwork.

Curiosity: Sparks interest and discovery.

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Benefits of 360° Videos in Student Learning with VR-

Immersive experiences bring concepts to life.

Enhances retention and engagement through active participation.

Access to remote, dangerous, or costly locations.

Supports diverse learning styles and builds empathy.

Promotes experiential and collaborative learning.

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Engage, Immerse, Innovate: Leveraging VR, AR, and AI in Primary Classrooms

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Engage, Immerse, Innovate: Leveraging VR, AR, and AI in Primary Classrooms

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Link to our presentation - https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VELlXoGnp3DZXpM1CJ8aFiOkoHkikha1kQK5k99K7aQ/edit?usp=sharing

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This is the blog where I found inspiration for my Words Their Way routine.

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Words Their Way:

SO overwhelming, am I right?

We just started using Words Their Way this year. Although I was trained on WTW in college, I had NO IDEA how to implement WTW effectively in my classroom while differentiating to meet students' individual needs. Over the summer, my team decided that I was going to be in charge of word study, so I threw myself head first into Words Their Way. I read the books, read blogs, attended workshops, and watched videos.

I finally figured out how to implement WTW in my room. Maybe it will work for you, too!

ORGANIZATION

First, you have to give your students the PSI or ESI test and score them using the WTW scoresheets. I don't fill out the scoresheets completely because I find that to be a royal waste of time. Instead, I circle the patterns that a student MISSES. When a student misses three in one column, I stop grading and plan to start the student on that skill.

I have a spreadsheet on Google Docs that I use to keep track of my groups. It looks like this:

I created this FOREVER FREEBIE to help you organize your groups, which is essentially the same exact spreadsheet, just printable:

I grouped my students in August, then gave the PSI/ESI again in December. Based on those test results, I reworked the groups.

I like to print my students' word sorts on colored paper. It makes the words stand out and less likely to be lost! My guided reading groups are colors, so I had to think of something different to name my word study groups that was still applicable to colors. Don't judge.

My kids have baggies stapled into their take-home folders to store their words in. Honestly - most of the bags didn't make it to 2015, even though I bought the most expensive ones! Most of my students have replaced their baggies and bring them back and forth; I'm beyond impressed that none have been lost! All of my students have their words every day.

The above picture is of the inside of my students' take-home folders. (Read more about the folders HERE.) On the right is my Word Sort Cheat Sheet that students can refer to at home.

Alright - that's it for the organization. On to the implementation...

WORDS THEIR WAY SCHEDULE

I like to do two-week rotations. We only have word study for 20 minutes every day and homework is optional, so I want to make sure my kids have ample time to master new spelling patterns.

Week 1 - Monday Students cut out new words, write initials on the back, and try sorting them on their own. I pull small groups to give them a very brief overview of their sort and sort the words with them. Right now I have 5 groups and it takes me about 20 minutes to meet with all of the groups.

Week 1 - Tuesday Students do closed sorts with partners. Students must be partnered within their predetermined word study groups.

Week 1 - Wednesday Students work with partners to determine the meaning of each word and use them in sentences. If students don't know a word, they look it up in the dictionary or ask me.

Week 1 - Thursday Students do speed sorts in partners. I project a stopwatch on the board for students to watch.

Week 1 - Friday Students play

Week 2 - Monday Students do word hunts independently. They flip to the next blank page in their word study folders and write the headers at the top of the page. Then they use books and magazines to hunt for words that fit under their headers.

Week 2 - Tuesday Students do blind sorts with partners.

Week 2 - Wednesday Students play

Week 2 - Thursday Students do blind writing sorts with partners using dry erase boards.

Week 2 - Friday Students glue down their words, sorted, into their word study folders. I pass out notebook paper and the kids know to get their papers ready for the test. I call groups over to my reading corner one at a time. Students bring their papers and a pencil and grab a clipboard then I administer the test. I always print an extra copy of each word sort, staple the extras together, and use them to create the tests. Simple is best, in my opinion.

Word Master and Spin It! are both games that I designed and sell on Teachers Pay Teachers. There are tons of games out there for Words Their Way and phonics in general, but WTW is already way too much to keep up with. I designed both of these games so that they could be used with ANY word sort, so long as students can read the directions on the game boards. My students LOVE them!

OR, You can grab ALL of my Words Their Way resources here!

I'M EXHAUSTED NOW.

Honestly, I hope this post was helpful to you!

Want more Words Their Way advice? Read my follow-up blog post, Words Their Way: My Way, Part 2.

What questions do you have about my Words Their Way schedule or implementing Words Their Way? I'd love to help shed some light!
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Words Their Way: MY Way - School and the City

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Words Their Way: SO overwhelming, am I right? We just started using Words Their Way this year. Although I was trained on WTW in college, I had NO IDEA how to implement WTW effectively in my classroom while differentiating to meet students' individual needs.

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Christina Tondevold

a.k.a. The Recovering Traditionalist & Build Math Minds Facilitator

Flexibility formula by Christina Tondevold

Currently I am completing my course offered on this site as my inquiry. .

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Earth Inspired: Mindfulness, Nature Journaling, and Art 

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Connecting with nature is such a powerful way for children to take action now. At Green School Bali's CPD, we explored ecophilia and let nature inspire our creativity. I’d love to share this video about making our own natural paints and dyes—a simple, sustainable, and meaningful practice!

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Shared by Liz - Why uninterrupted play in early childhood is important for raising self-sufficient kids 

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Shared by Liz - Why uninterrupted play in early childhood is important for raising self-sufficient kids 

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Why uninterrupted play in early childhood is important for raising self-sufficient kids

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Imagine that you have a new hobby and you are loving it so much. You sit down to figure out a new aspect of the hobby through trial and error. But then your partner, parent,

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Shared by Mary- Thinking Mathematically:Building Connections through Concept

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Shared by Mary- Thinking Mathematically:Building Connections through Concept

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Based Inquiry

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Join Cheryl Isles and Michelle Simpson in this transformative online masterclass and discover how Concept-Based Inquiry can revolutionize your approach to teaching mathematics. Experience the power of engaging students as thinkers and empowering them to be strong mathematicians.guide Arts planning and instruction, improve teaching strategies, foster student engagement, and positively influence a school community.

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Concept-Based Mathematics: An interview With Jennifer Chang Wathall 

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Concept-Based Mathematics: An interview With Jennifer Chang Wathall 

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Ep29: Concept-Based Mathematics: An interview With Jennifer Chang Wathall | Math Moments Podcast

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The Three Biggest Misconceptions About A Concept-Based Inquiry Approach with Rachel French

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The Three Biggest Misconceptions About A Concept-Based Inquiry Approach with Rachel French

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The Three Biggest Misconceptions About A Concept-Based Inquiry Approach with Rachel French

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Understanding the Power of Concept-Based Inquiry with Rachel French

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Understanding the Power of Concept-Based Inquiry with Rachel French

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Understanding the Power of Concept-Based Inquiry with Rachel French

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Developing a Shared Pedagogy, Anne van Dam

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Developing a Shared Pedagogy, Anne van Dam

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Developing a Shared Pedagogy, Anne van Dam

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The power of ummmm... | Kath Murdoch | TEDxWestVancouverED

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Complimentary Webinar with Kath Murdoch,Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church

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Complimentary Webinar with Kath Murdoch,Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church

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Complimentary Webinar with Kath Murdoch,Ron Ritchhart and Mark Church

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Student Agency in Reflection and Assessment in the IBPYP

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Student Agency in Reflection and Assessment in the IBPYP

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You know that way when your students' reflections are just regurgitated and not really giving us insight as to their conceptual understanding? When it comes to reflection and assessment in the IB PYP, fostering student voice and agency is at the forefront of creating engaged and lifelong learners. At the heart of this endeavour we want our students to truly understand what it means to BE reflective. Not only an attribute of the Learner Profile but being reflective is also a key Thinking Skill. The importance of this skill comes into play when we are assessing the concepts around which we plan and implement our inquiries. Concepts serve as the backbone of the IB PYP curriculum. Concepts not only deepen understanding but also empower students to take ownership of their learning experiences.

I'm excited to introduce a powerful approach to enhance reflection and inclusive assessment in the IB PYP through the lens of conceptual awareness. Before I get to that part though, I'm going to suggest that you watch the video above with easy to implement strategies for developing reflective thinkers. (You can read more about developing conceptual thinkers and inquirers here. )
Conceptual Awareness: Empowering Student Voices
Concepts are the threads that connect all the transdisciplinary themes and disciplines within the IB PYP framework. They provide a unique platform for students to engage in meaningful conversations, provide constructive feedback, and transfer their understanding across various facets of their education. By nurturing conceptual awareness, we can help students develop critical thinking skills, interdisciplinary connections and a deep sense of agency in their learning. Concepts serve as the common language that allows students to articulate their thoughts, engage in rich discussions, and build bridges between different areas of knowledge. Introducing Concept-Based Reflection and Assessment Task Cards

An entire bundle of IB PYP concept reflection and assessment cards for the POI.

Reflect and Assess the IB PYP Concepts Agentically.

To support this, I am thrilled to introduce Concept-Based Reflection and Assessment Task Cards. These task cards are meticulously designed to align with the IB PYP transdisciplinary themes, offering a structured and adaptable framework for students in the upper grades.

I LOVE how these cards are designed around the related concepts within our themes and are open-ended enough to offer scope for multiple perspectives, target many of our ATL skills and can even be used to provoke questions, leading to students going further with their investigations.

Assess & reflect upon the related concepts within the IB PYP themes.

Key Features: 1. Conceptual Guidance: Each task card is centered around a specific concept, helping students grasp the essence of the topic and encouraging them to explore its various dimensions.

2. Self and Peer Assessment: These task cards empower students to take agency in their assessment process. By using the related concepts as a guide, they can self-assess and provide valuable feedback to their peers, fostering a culture of collaboration and reflection. Working collaboratively, the task cards act as prompts to guide the conversations through the concepts within your unit of inquiry and provide fodder for powerful discussions.

3. Transdisciplinary Themes Integration: The task cards seamlessly integrate with the IB PYP transdisciplinary themes, ensuring that students connect their learning across different subject areas through the related concepts within the theme of your inquiry.

4. Student-Centered Approach: The cards are designed to encourage students to express their thoughts, share their perspectives, and reflect on their learning experiences. By utilising these Concept-Based Reflection and Assessment Task Cards, you enable your students to engage with concepts more deeply, thereby enhancing their ability to transfer their understanding across their learning journey. Empowering Student Voices through Reflection and Assessment As teacher-facilitators, it is our responsibility to create environments that encourage students to embrace their roles as active learners. With the incorporation of conceptual awareness and the use of Concept-Based Reflection and Assessment Task Cards, we can instill a sense of ownership and agency in our students.

Please do explore these task cards and incorporate them into your teaching practices. By doing so, you will not only enhance reflection and inclusive assessment but also foster a community of learners who are confident, reflective, and capable of transferring their understanding across diverse contexts.

I would love to be a fly on the wall as those conversations between your students take place, using the cards as prompts to guide those discussions.
I have a TON of practical assessment and reflection tools that are supporting a practice of inclusive assessment and reflection. I've listed the most popular below, for you.

Additional Reflection & Assessment Tools:

Lower Grades: Upper Grades
If you have any questions or would like further guidance on using these task cards effectively, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here to support you in your journey toward nurturing student voices and fostering meaningful learning experiences.

More information for Developing Inclusive Assessment:

I have several articles that share strategies for assessment in the IB PYP. You can link to a few of those below.

Professional Development

And if you are looking to share more ideas for agency in assessment, take a look at my ready-to-go, professional development video workshop Essentials for Inquiry: Agency in Assessment, right here.

Thank you for your continued dedication to the IB PYP and for your commitment to empowering your students.

Enjoy!

P.S. If you're looking for more guidance with concept-based learning and student-led inquiry, you wont want to miss my online professional development course, Essentials for Inquiry - Getting Started with Student-Led Inquiry. You can find out more about it right here.

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Strategies and tools for reflection and assessment of the IB PYP concepts. Developing student agency through authentic reflection and IB PYP concept task cards for every theme.

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Respectful - 'How can we honor the choices we’ve made and stay committed to them?'

Responsible - 'What does taking ownership of our learning look like today?'

Honest - 'What’s the best way to reflect openly on our learning experiences?'

Safe - 'How can we create a space where everyone feels comfortable contributing?'

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Brian: Checklist for Personal Inquiry Time

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