What Is PBL and Why Is It in My Camp?
Some students dread their camp time because it means more drills, reading, and studying. But there is a middle-ground.
Browsing: Ask an Educator
Toxic Education Culture: Laws Won’t Fix This!
New laws reignite an old debate. An educator’s opinion on the environment our kids are learning in and what laws can and can’t do to change it.
Tell Me You’re a Teacher Without Telling Me You’re a Teacher: Part 2
Some of our favorite answers to tell me you’re a teacher without telling me you’re a teacher. Enjoy!
Tell Me You’re A Teacher Without Telling Me You’re A Teacher
Habits you can’t break, instincts you can’t ignore, and scenarios you just accept as part of life now. Here are a few of my favorite “Yup…I’m a teacher” moments from friends and colleagues.
East Meets West: The Differences in Early Childhood Education
Chinese and Western philosophies of early childhood education are fundamentally different. But both have valuable things to teach our children.
To Gift or Not to Gift? Expat Teacher Gift Giving Do’s and Don’ts
It’s the end of the year and you want to show your teacher a little gratitude for there hard work. A few do’s and don’t for avoiding cultural pit falls and giving them something they really will enjoy.
Honest Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a School for Your Child
When it comes to school choices in Beijing we have an embarrassment of riches! Here are a few questions to help you narrow down the field and find the right school for your kids at JISE.
Picking Your Battles With Picky Eaters
“Yuck, no! It’s touching! I DON’T LIKE THAT!!!!!!!” For all too many parents this is there meal time soundtrack. Most kids go thru a picky phase (or three) and parents desperate to make sure there growing little one gets the nutrition they need start to view the dinner table as a battle ground. So how do you win the war? A few tips and tricks to keep family dinner family friendly.
Building up STEAM
STEAM curriculum is a popular selling point for many preschools. But what is it, why is it important, and how do you know if it’s the real deal or a marketing ploy?
Is Discipline a Dirty Word?
As of this month the Ministry of Education has instituted new discipline policies in Chinese classrooms. I took a moment to reevaluate my own practices for a well-run, happy, healthy classroom.