Every parent is left scratching their heads and wondering how to keep their child occupied in the school holidays. If you are one of them, Razum International School has come up with a list of activities that will keep your child entertained and also allow them to learn new skills. 1. Get in the kitchen and learn a new recipe – Children love helping out in the kitchen; this is a great life skill for them to develop. It feeds their love for exploring, gives them a sense of acc

Writing skill is one literacy skill that many educators emphasise. As Razum International School is an inquiry-based international school; creating a STEAM and writing lesson that can go hand in hand makes a literacy lesson in line with Razums vision of creating student-centered creative thinkers. As part of their writing curriculum for Year 4 that includes procedure writing; the year fours had to write the procedures to build a marshmallow and spaghetti chair for a character

Art is a valuable tool for teaching any subject matter, but it is especially effective in teaching English. The objective is to get students to embrace learning English, and this is exactly the approach we take at Razum International School - we see it as less of a duty and more of a fun and entertaining activity. Art is also an exceptional way to ensure that students remember and retain the knowledge of what they have learned. Though English is about grammar, reading and wri

At Razum International School we offer Board Games as an Extracurricular Activity (ECA), as board games offer great opportunities for students. Simple games can help children with such things like: identifing colours and or numbers, counting spaces, development of hand-eye coordination and dexterity in moving cards and pieces around the board. Here are some benefits of board games: 1. Learning to be patient by waiting your turn and following the rules are important lessons fo

Children must be strong, confident, and capable, according to the Reggio Approach. They should be able to express themselves, communicate their feelings, and make independent judgments as a result of these characteristics. To allow youngsters to be themselves and collaborate, adults should encourage them by listening to their ideas and believing in them enough to make responsible judgments. Adults should learn with the children as they collaborate, rather than adults making t

Razum’s Primary 3, 4, and 5 classes have recently started an International Primary Curriculum (IPC) unit, called ‘Shake it!’ This IPC topic comprises a science theme that has close links to cooking. Let's take a look at some of the science activities. Everything in our universe is composed of small particles known as atoms and molecules. Solids, liquids, and gases all include these molecules. Too often, children struggle to grasp the concept of molecules in states of matter b

"Can we have more arts and crafts sessions?" children always ask. While textbooks merely teach the content, arts and crafts ensure that the seeds of curiosity are sown while learning the content of mathematics. It helps the content be ingrained in their minds with great interest and passion. "Math is not a subject that can probe creativity" is a common misconception that has been proven wrong at Razum International School. The beauty of math is revealed through our craft acti

In line with our nonfiction writing. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked with writing a problem and solution piece on COVID-19. They researched to create a plan for their writing, using keywords and phrases. Once their research was complete they had to write an introduction, 2 main body paragraphs and a conclusion. #writing #IPC #enquirybasedlearning

Children are enthralled by their environment. Have you ever been perplexed by questions such as, “What exactly is a cloud? How do boats stay afloat?” Through engaging in science activities, Razum International School's inquiry-based teaching techniques ensure that not only are these questions answered but also that children's interest is piqued! These simple science projects have the ability to ignite a child's curiosity for a lifetime. What is a cloud? This interactive activ

At Razum the students have been covering International Primary Curriculum (IPC) topics based on transportation. The Primary 2,3,4 and 5s were focused on the unit 'Gateways to the World'. As part of this unit, the children researched airports around the world and found the significant parts of an airport. The students were then tasked with designing and making a section to the airport. The Primary 2’s had to look at the airplane section. First, the students had to design and b

In line with our nonfiction writing. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked with writing a sequence text on a volcano. After choosing a volcano, they created a mind map of their research, using keywords and phrases. Once their research was complete they had to write an introduction, the main body paragraph and a conclusion. The students' work is fantastic, take a look! #writing #IPC #enquirybasedlearning

Razum has been focusing on nonfiction texts. The Primary 3, 4 and 5 children were tasked to choose a topic that matched their IPC unit 'Land, Sea and Sky' to research, plan and write a description of a nonfiction piece. After choosing their topic, they created a mind map of their research, using keywords and phrases. Once their research was complete they had to write an introduction, 3 or more body paragraphs and a conclusion. Students were provided with the list of sources t