IB PYP Sharing the Planet Concept Based Reflection & Assessment Cards

If you are looking to increase rigour and quality with your on-going reflections, then you will LOVE these concept-based Reflection Cards for the IB PYP transdisciplinary themes. Elevating the conceptual learning experience for Grades 4,5 & 6 with higher level questions to guide and develop a deeper understanding of the concepts within each theme, these innovative PYP teaching tools enhance self-assessment and promote reflective thinking in the classroom. Reflection Cards are here to revolutionise on-going reflections throughout each unit, amplifying the quality of the children’s thinking as we move away from the regurgitated reflection questions and bring critical and creative thinking into play. Each set provides 32 reflection cards, covering the concepts found within the IB PYP transdisciplinary theme. This bank of high interest material will keep your inquirers thinking and wondering throughout the entire inquiry. UK & USA spelling included.

Conceptual Understanding Made Clear: Reflection Cards are carefully designed to support awareness of conceptual understanding in your students for ANY inquiry within the IBPYP transdisciplinary themes. These unique cards serve as powerful visual aids, representing the concepts found within each theme, ideas, and critical information in a clear and concise manner. As your students engage with the cards, they will gain a deeper grasp of those related concepts, making abstract concepts more tangible and understandable.

•With a class set of 32 concept-based reflection questions that will engage so you are absolutely set to pick and choose for multiple related concepts within Who We Are.

• High engagement images that link to the related concepts within the IB PYP theme enabling greater understanding of the big ideas and connecting with ANY unit of inquiry for the upper grades.

•Use as community reflection discussion questions or individual reflections.

•**Blank templates to add your own reflection questions to your growing collection

•Self-assessment & student reflection of the ATL thinking skill of reflection included

Foster Inclusive Assessment and Growth: With Reflection Cards, you'll witness a remarkable transformation in how your students assess their own learning progress and truly become REFLECTIVE. These cards encourage self-assessment by providing an opportunity for students to independently reflect on their comprehension of the topics covered. By evaluating their understanding using the cards' prompts and visuals, students become active participants in their learning journey, leading to increased confidence and autonomy in their academic pursuits.

Seamless Integration in Your Classroom: I understand that teachers have busy schedules, which is why I’ve made these Reflection Cards a seamless addition to your teaching toolkit. They can be effortlessly integrated into your daily routines throughout ANY inquiry supporting individual and community reflection. These versatile cards cater to various learning styles & support differentiation, ensuring that every student can engage with them effectively, further promoting inclusivity and a positive learning environment.

With increased conceptual understanding, refined self-assessment skills, and enhanced reflective thinking abilities, they will be better equipped to transfer their knowledge and understanding across the Programme of Inquiry.

You can find a set of Reflection Cards for each theme and a whole bundle to support your entire Programme of Inquiry. Take a look below.

•Who We Are Reflection Cards

•How We Express Ourselves Reflection Cards

•How the World Works Reflection Cards

•Where We Are in Place and Time Reflection Cards

•How We Organise Ourselves Reflection Cards.

•Whole POI Bundle

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Susan Powers

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