34: Celebrate the Learning
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." -Benjamin Franklin Kindergarten marks a crucial milestone in a child's educational journey. It is a year filled with discovery, growth, and foundational learning experiences. Celebrating the learning journey in kindergarten is of utmost importance, as it recognizes the achievements, progress, and joy that children have experienced throughout the year. This week, the children prepared to celebrate their kindergarten journey by planning and practicing for the student-led conferences. The student-led conferences play an integral part of the IB programme. It serves as an opportunity for the children, parents, and teachers to celebrate each child's collective yearlong experience. During the conference, the students get the chance to share what they've learned with their parents/guardians and to showcase their work in their portfolios. Parents get to ask questions, offer suggestions, and provide fe