In the fall of 2023, La Scuola International School embraced an exciting opportunity to participate in the International Baccalaureate (IB) trial of new transdisciplinary theme descriptors for the Primary Years Program (PYP). This experience has led to a thoughtful integration of these descriptors into our …
Growing up in the United States during the 80s and 90s, you didn’t hear much in the way of language immersion learning. Sure, you had foreign language classes by the time you reached middle school, but you only attended those a few times a week. …
As we embark on this exciting new school year, I am filled with enthusiasm. Our Reggio Emilia school is deeply rooted in the Reggio Emilia Approach®, which celebrates a high image of the child who is rich and full of potential, and emphasizes the importance …
In the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Design Atelier, the Design Cycle empowers students to be the protagonists of their learning journey, where failure serves as a valuable learning opportunity. Through the structured MYP curriculum framework of the Design Cycle, IB middle years program …
The Environment is the Third Teacher! The Reggio Emilia philosophy and approach to learning refers to the environment as a child’s third teacher. The La Scuola environmental studies and garden program provides students with a unique opportunity to be in a natural setting while learning about …
The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a globally-recognized curriculum that helps students form the skills they need for life. There are many benefits of the IB program for La Scuola Middle Schoolers. The IB Middle Years Programme (IB-MYP) emphasizes intellectual challenge. The IB curriculum, in particular, …
Parents want to provide the best possible foundation for our children’s future success. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is an essential component of this foundation, as it teaches children how to manage their emotions, navigate social situations, and communicate effectively. It’s no wonder that many …
Welcome to Our World of Math! We’ll share how our middle schoolers explored mathematics earlier this year, from mastering numbers to unraveling the mysteries of algebra. A Unique Approach to Learning In line with our commitment to the Reggio Emilia approach, our math curriculum is …
The children in the Silicon Valley Kindergarten class, throughout the year, worked a lot with storytelling and its potential. During their third unit of Inquiry on the topic of “means of transportation,” I proposed to the students the reading of Gianni Rodari and the poems …
In my first update to families at the beginning of the 2023-2024 academic year, I wrote about our efforts to build a positive community, which acts as the cornerstone of everything we do in our Middle School. At the start of the year, we revisit …
Summer is almost here and for parents this creates many questions as to how to manage. How will we arrange for childcare while working? How can we avoid the “I’m bored!” comments? Are there any educational summer activities we can get them involved in? One …
The greatest benefit of the ateliers for La Scuola International School students is that it provides them ample space to develop their ideas and become confident in tackling the unknown. A special place in every Reggio school is the atelier. The atelier is a laboratory …