IB-MYP Activity Challenge In this exciting IB-MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program) activity, students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 were tasked with designing, constructing, and testing popsicle stick bridges that could span a specified distance while supporting a minimum of two kilograms. This challenge …
The first week of the new academic year at La Scuola International School has been an exciting start for my International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) Year 1 and 3 students. As their math and science teacher, I am delighted to share the engaging activities …
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 …
One of the greatest benefits of the ateliers for La Scuola students is that they provide ample space to develop the students’ ideas and confidence in tackling the unknown. This blog post is a sneak peak into the fabulous work on the topic of “light …
At La Scuola International School, the Grade 7 class is embarking on a Community Engagement Project to learn more about community organizations in the mission and the ways we can support their work. Over the past two months, the class made several trips to the …
Please meet Neelam Khanduri, Science and Math teacher in La Scuola International School’s Middle School. While Neelam has been teaching at La Scuola for a short four years, she is no newbie in the world of teaching Math and Science and brings 23+ years of …
The natural world with its shapes, hidden structures and variegated colors is always an interesting subject for children to encounter in their daily lives. In recent weeks the children have been working on research of the extraction of natural colors from a vegetable element: the …
The La Scuola environmental studies and garden program provides our students with a unique opportunity to be in a natural setting when learning about the environment. They practice empathy while navigating a thriving habitat and touch, feel, and experience science and math firsthand. Students authentically …
As we’ve mentioned in previous blog posts, the greatest benefit of the ateliers for La Scuola students is that they provide them ample space to develop their ideas and become confident in tackling the unknown. What is the Atelier? The atelier is a laboratory of …
In a transdisciplinary program like La Scuola International School’s elementary program, scientific concepts become enduring understandings for students as they dive deep into a central idea through an inquiry cycle. In a social constructivist learning setting, students share what they already know, develop research questions, …
A special place in every Reggio school is the atelier. The atelier is a laboratory of sorts; a place full of a variety of materials, mediums and tools that allow students to further their inquiries, explore new ideas and express themselves. Loris Malaguzzi, founder of …
Please meet Jake Kaplove, La Scuola’s Middle School Dean of Students. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Jake, to learn a bit more about him, how he ended up teaching at La Scuola, and get his thoughts on the benefits of the …