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Rekha Balakrishnan

Jul 7
2 min

How Do We Connect STEAM to Razum Learning Goals?

STEAM education is a way of teaching and learning that combines science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics subjects. STEAM is a teaching and learning idea, not just a set of activities. STEAM and Razum International School's inquiry-based teaching style work hand in hand. This is evident in Razum’s personal goals, in the following ways: 1. It inspires curiosity: Curiosity and STEAM work together to generate new ideas and discoveries. Many creations would not b

Chloe Lister

Jun 30
2 min

Classroom activity

8 Fun School Holiday Activities

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

Rekha Balakrishnan

Jun 23
2 min

Classroom activity

How Do Writing and STEAM go hand in hand at Razum?

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

Rachel Vassanthan

Jun 16
2 min

Classroom activity

Poetry and Haiku Tunnels

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

Chloe Lister

Jun 9
1 min

Educational

Benefits from Playing Board Games

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

Mahaletchumi Ganesan

Jun 3
2 min

Classroom activity

Self Portraits Discovery - Reggio Emilia Inspired

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

Rekha Balakrishnan

May 26
2 min

Classroom activity

Shake it! States of Matter - the Razum International School Way

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

Rachel Vassanthan

May 19
1 min

Classroom activity

Getting Crafty during Mathematics Lessons!

"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

Shannon de Winnaar

Apr 28
1 min

Children's Blog

Razum Students Sharing their Problem and Solution Piece on COVID-19

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

Rekha Balakrishnan

Apr 7
2 min

Classroom activity

Connecting Interactive Science Activities to Children’s Lives

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

Shannon de Winnaar

Mar 31
2 min

Classroom activity

Razum Air: Students Explore Airports

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

Shannon de Winnaar

Mar 23
1 min

Children's Blog

"Volcano!" Razum Students Share their Writings

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

Shannon de Winnaar

Mar 2
1 min

Children's Blog

Amazing Nonfiction Texts Written by Razum Students

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

Vanessa Ford

Dec 1, 2021
2 min

How to Make a Vase out of Papier Mache? Art & Design at Razum International School

Papier-mâché is great for forming and making products that will last a length of time! It is also a great way to get students involved in an engaging, practical learning task that links Art, Design, History, and Science! Students at Razum International School used the papier-mâché technique to create a vase for the ’AD 900’ history-based International Primary Curriculum (IPC) project with a twist of colours. First, you will need a balloon. Blow it up to around 18cm wide and a

Shannon de Winnaar

Nov 11, 2021
2 min

What You Should Know About IPC Personal vs. IPC Learning Goals

The International Primary Curriculum (IPC) includes Personal Learning Goals and Learning Goals. So what is the difference? The Learning Goals are the objectives of each lesson from the following learning areas: History Geography Science Art Physical Education Technology Music Society International Some examples are: Milepost 1 unit ‘People of the Past’ Music Learning Goal: 1.02 Know a number of other pieces of music Milepost 2 unit ‘Bright Sparks!’ Science Learning Goal: 2.01

Rekha Balakrishnan

Oct 7, 2021
2 min

How We Use STE(A)M for IPC History-Rich Topics

“They Made a Difference” is one of the history-rich topics for International Primary Curriculum (IPC). During the Entry Point, students were greeted with photographs of notable people and were asked to determine whether the person was significant or famous. Following that, we discussed how exactly these people have altered events in the world history. There were numerous notable people we could learn about. Here at Razum we divided these people into three categories: Notable