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Expressing Ourselves Through Art: Inspired by Great Artists

 In our PYP 3 Unit of Inquiry: Who We Are , students have been exploring the guiding concept: Influence. Throughout this unit, students have been inquiring into how people, ideas, and experiences can influence who we are and how we express ourselves. To make these ideas come alive, students explored how artists communicate their beliefs, feelings, and values through their unique artistic styles. We focused on three remarkable artists :  Andy Warhol, Yayoi Kusama, and Romero Britto,  each known for using art to inspire and influence others. Students learned about their creative journeys, artistic techniques, and the messages behind their work. Afterward, each student chose one artist as their role model and reflected on how that artist’s style and ideas influenced them. They then expressed their own voice and creativity by designing an artwork inspired by their chosen artist, adding their personal meaning, emotions, and imagination. Through this experience, students ...

Exploring the Seas and the Stars: Young Explorers in Action!

In our PYP 3 Unit of Inquiry: Where We Are in Place and Time , students have been inquiring into the world of exploration — understanding how curiosity has inspired people to venture into the unknown, from the depths of the oceans to the vastness of outer space . Through this unit, students explored both past and modern explorers , learning about their motivations, the challenges they faced, and the impact their discoveries have had on the world. From ocean voyagers who mapped new lands to modern innovators like Elon Musk who are reaching for the stars, students developed a deep appreciation for the spirit of exploration. This week marked an exciting step in their learning journey! Students took ownership of their understanding by choosing their own graphic organizers to explain and present information about their selected explorers. Whether it was a mind map, timeline, or cause-and-effect chart, each student made thoughtful decisions about which tool best helped them organize and...