Parent Morning Mixers: an Opportunity to Share the Learning

Elementary students are always excited to welcome their parents into the classroom to showcase their learning. These grade-level “morning mixers” are scheduled regularly throughout the year.

During these sessions, students actively engage with their parents, sharing and discussing their writing, reading books collaboratively, exploring maths challenges, and immersing themselves in PYP (Primary Years Programme) units. This interaction allows children to share their competencies in the classroom and gives parents a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum being taught.

 

During the Grade 2 Personal History unit in the spring of 2023, students inquired into their history by creating timelines highlighting the important stories during their eight years of life. Parents were then invited in for a mixer to discuss their family history, giving students a deeper understanding of what they‘re learning and why it’s significant.

 

 

"I look forward to Morning Mixers as it gives me an opportunity to explore the learning environment of my children. I get to observe how teachers encourage growth in each child‘s area of interest and use different resources to spark curiosity. My children are always proud of displaying their work and sharing what interests them the most.“

Shandana Khan, Grade 2 parent

Together with their parents, students explored their ancestry while creating a family tree, adding family names to the class tree, and writing additional family stories for their timelines. Students and parents valued this uninterrupted time focused on learning together.