Learning to do things independently is a big deal for all children. Being independent and knowing how to do things without the help of a grown up develops confidence in young children. Here are a few tips to encourage you to help your children learn self-help skills to become more …
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Interview by Joan Wu, Concordia International School Shanghai Congratulations to Concordia alumna Dakota Chen Ma, who has been inducted into Dartmouth University’s Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, America’s most prestigious academic honor society. Ten percent of U.S. colleges and universities have Phi Beta Kappa chapters, and these chapters select …
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Raise your hand if you are a high school student who has completed “service hours” in the recent past. Did you complete them for eligibility reasons, because they’re highly encouraged, to build your resume, or because… it was necessary to make you look good for your prom-posal? Well, I think …
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According to the Early Childhood Music and Movement Association, 85 percent of brain development occurs by the time a child reaches 3 years. As children grow, they need to learn specific activities that are important for development. For example, very young children begin to scoot and crawl for movement and …
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With all the benefits reading provides to children—helping develop intellect and communication skills, augmenting academic performance, and stirring imagination—it’s no wonder parents and educators alike look to encourage a love of reading in their children. One way to help inspire kids to read is through a well-developed learning space designed …
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As an intellectual hub, it is part of the mission of Concordia International School Shanghai to facilitate interesting conversations between thoughtful people. On Monday, January 22, the school hosted a very special Concordia Presents event with author and activist Ishmael Beah. Beah, who has dedicated his life to speaking and …
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Any teacher that can be replaced with a computer, deserves to be. David Thornburg Life is fundamentally relational. This understanding is key to the teaching profession. The first priority we K-12 teachers have is to establish a positive relationship with all of our students. Our challenge is to prepare our …