Primary Years 
               Programme 
                              
                                      
                              
        
                   Handbook 
        
       INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF ESTONIA 
                       2020-2021 
        
        
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      Table of Contents 
       
      Introduction 
      ISE Mission and Vision 
      IB Learner Profile 
      Primary Years Programme at ISE 
      Exhibition 
      Assessment in the PYP  
      Homework 
       
       
      Academics: 
                Programme of Inquiry 
         Subject overview 
            Language Arts 
            Mathematics 
            Arts 
            Personal, Social and Physical Education 
       
             
                           
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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                 Introduction 
                  
                 Dear Students and Parents,  
                 It is a great pleasure to welcome both new and returning pupils to the International 
                 School of Estonia. 
                 I am pleased to present the PYP Handbook, our guide to the Primary Years Programme 
                 curriculum framework for children in preschool through grade 5.  
                 ISE PYP programme is built on the cornerstones of IB teaching and learning 
                 philosophy: 
                  
                     ●  The IB LEARNER PROFILE is fundamental to all learning and teaching in the PYP. 
                         	
                     •   CONCEPT BASED INQUIRY is the leading pedagogical approach of the PYP 
                  
                     ●  AGENCY as the power to take meaningful and intentional action, and 
                         acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the individual, which supports 
                         voice, choice, and ownership for everyone in the learning community.	
                  
                  
                 Please be aware that our Programme of Inquiry is a living document and the units 
                 currently listed may change as we plan, teach, and assess them collaboratively. Thank 
                 you for your understanding. 
                 Have a happy, successful and enjoyable school year!  
                  
                 Terje Äkke 
                 PYP Coordinator 
                  
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                    ISE Mission and Vision 
                     
                    Vision  
                    A globally minded community of diverse learners empowered to be agents of positive 
                    change. 
                     
                     
                    Mission  
                         •    Support a safe, caring, respectful environment that values creativity, diversity 
                              and inclusivity. 
                         •    Develop self-aware learners with the tools for fulfillment in their world and 
                              beyond. 
                         •    Provide best practice learning which empowers individuals to set and reach 
                              high standards. 
                         •    Encourage students to think globally and act locally. 
                     
                    We Believe...  
                         •    In learner agency and the power of inquiry. 
                         •    That there is strength in diversity and inclusivity. 
                         •    That we all should listen thoughtfully to others and consider their points of 
                              view.  
                         •    We learn best when we feel safe, happy, valued and challenged. 
                         •    It is important to strive to be the best you can be. 
                         •    We should look beyond ourselves and seek to make genuine, positive, 
                              sustainable changes in the world around us. 
                     
                     
                     
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