As we enter another semester in virtual learning at Northbridge International School Cambodia, the concern over too much screen time is a worry which weighs on parents and teachers alike. Ensuring that children remain active and have enough time away from their screens during their day can be a difficult task, but in KG we have been promoting the importance of activities away from our devices.
During our daily schedule, we have a dedicated block for off screen activities. We have been working with the KG children to think of exciting and meaningful activities for this time. These activities are linked to finding new passions, developing skills and caring for ourselves and others.
The importance of this cannot be understated. This time is supporting our young learners to develop their understanding of the Learner Profile. Below are three pictures of our students engaging in off screen activities. In these pictures we can see;
A risk taker, trying something different and finding a new challenge.
A student showing how to be caring and have respect for others and the world around them.
A learner being balanced; understanding the importance of their physical and emotional health by taking time out of their day to exercise and do something they love.
So please support us in promoting the need for balance and time off screens. These learning experiences are just as integral as their virtual learning time.
World Book Week is here, and at NISC and we've been diving headfirst into the enchanting world of stories! This year, our theme is "Reading is Magic," and it's been a week filled with wonder, imagination, and the sheer joy of books.
Action Learning Camps, or ALCs, are often cherished highlights of students' school years. Memories of playing team sports, roasting marshmallows, and sharing whispered conversations into the early hours of the morning leave lasting impressions. But ALCs are more than just fun—they're foundational experiences that support students’ growth in a number of ways.
We often associate gratitude with iconic moments, such as when our children are born healthy, we are offered a good job, a family member or pet survives an illness or operation, or when our children graduate from school. Events like these can be very moving and emotional, and sometimes even life changing. However, what if we made it a habit to include gratitude in our daily lives?
Lots of research points to a very common problem in student learning: Too much information!
Students can become overwhelmed and consequently processing and memory retention can become difficult. Not just for students with executive function challenges, or neurodiversity; for many neurotypical students too! Especially younger students. Feeling overwhelmed can also trigger stress and anxiety.
