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The Power of Play in Childhood Development: A Guide for Parents

Discover the crucial role of play in your child’s development! From building social, emotional, and cognitive skills to fostering creativity and problem-solving, this blog explores the benefits of various play types and offers practical tips for parents to support their child’s growth through playful experiences.

Supporting Your Child in the Transition to Middle School

Transitioning to Middle School is a big step for both children and parents. Suddenly, your child is moving from the familiarity of a single teacher and classroom to a world of multiple teachers, lockers, and a more challenging curriculum. It’s natural to feel anxious, but with the right preparation and mindset, this transition can be a positive experience. This blog offers practical tips on staying organized, maintaining open communication, and encouraging independence while keeping boundaries in place. Discover how to support your child through this exciting new chapter and help them thrive in Middle School.

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How parents and educators can nurture global citizens through reading

In this blog post, we explore how literature nurtures global citizenship, emphasizing its impact on young learners. Through literature, children challenge stereotypes, embrace multiculturalism, and develop cultural competence. Join us as we celebrate the power of reading to cultivate global citizens.

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No holds barred

STEAM learning empowers students to become creative by exposing them to situations without parameters, challenging them to both identify problems and invent solutions.

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RoboSnail and furry wetsuit inventor wants students to look to the animal world for engineering inspiration

MIT’s Professor Anette Peko Hosoi is challenging our students to explore the unique qualities animals possess and how it can enhance human ability or solve human problems in the Super Natural MIT Challenge.

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Seven Secrets to Success: Helping Your Child Excel in School

One of the most common questions that our teachers and principals receive is how parents can best support their child’s learning. As a school leader, parent of five children, and Nord Anglia’s latest addition in Abu Dhabi, Ethan shares his advice on how parents can make the most of their child’s experience in school.

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BISB Teachers Prove Learning Never Stops

British International School of Boston teachers proved last week that learning never really stops, hosting a Teaching and Learning Forum before school on Friday.

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Science Learning Night Turns Parents into Students

BISB held its first ever Science Learning Night for parents on February 5, bringing parents into the classroom to experience a science lesson first-hand. Learn more.