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?
Browsing: Learning
Mandarin Monday: Chinese Idioms To Help Your Vocabulary Bloom
Learn a few beautiful Chinese idioms to go with the beautiful blossoms.
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.
Immersion or International? Two Subtleties to Your School Choice
There are subtleties to school choice that you can only understand after you’ve moved here, and certainly not without visiting. Here’s one.
Students & Studying: Setting Successful New Year’s Resolutions
Given the risk of students potentially being put under stress, however mild or severe, it is important for parents and educators to consider how best to assist students set attainable study-related New Year’s resolutions. We spoke to Kindall Tyson, a psychologist, and counseloron how best to go about setting these all-important New Year’s resolutions.
BSB Graduates Share Their Secret to Success!
The British School of Beijing (BSB), Shunyi is a large International School offering Primary through Secondary education to 1,000+ students from over 60 nationalities. Driven by a philosophy of ambition, we inspire every child to achieve more than they ever imagined possible.
Bizkids: Kungfu Kid to Zen Teacher – How AJ Donnelly Turned His Passions into Business
In this column, Bizkids, we feature interviews with successful entrepreneurs and various professionals to share their advice to aspiring kids with entrepreneurial spirits. To send in your questions or advice, email wendyxu@beijing-kids.com.
Bizkids: Six Key Points of a Successful Elevator Pitch
The importance of business and entrepreneurial experiences for teens is increasingly recognized. Are you or your teen ready to leave the nest and take the challenge? Once you have an idea, the very first step to introduce it to others is using an elevator pitch. As a brief, persuasive speech, you can use an elevator pitch to spark interest in your idea to potential clients or customers who don’t know you.
Et Voilà! The Dynamics of Learning French as a Second Language
To find out more about learning French in an international school environment like CISB and the importance of the language in intergovernmental organizations, we talked to Leila Rabord, CISB’s French teacher for the past three years.
Khan Academy: How Free Online Math Courses Helped Me
Overall, having khan to practice math with has been great. It’s motivated me because of its features that allow you to acquire achievements, to track your own progress, and to master different skills. I would recommend Khan to anyone interested in practicing math outside of school to strengthen their understanding of math.