OWN 2- IB PYP Newsletter
April 2026 - Volume 8
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You can support your child in becoming an Inquirer by:
You can support your child in becoming an Inquirer by:
Encouraging questions: Value the "why" and "how" questions your child asks, and explore the answers together.
Exploring interests: Provide opportunities for your child to dive deep into topics they are passionate about, whether through books, museums, or hands-on projects.
Modeling curiosity: Share your own wonders and let your child see you seeking out new information or trying new things.
Emphasizing the process: Focus on the journey of finding out information rather than just getting the "right" answer.
Principal's Message:
Principal's Message:
What does it mean to be an Inquirer?
What does it mean to be an Inquirer?
Inquirers nurture their curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. They know how to learn independently and with others. They learn with enthusiasm and sustain their love of learning throughout life.
Families play a vital role in nurturing a child’s natural curiosity. When students develop their skills for inquiry, they become independent learners who carry a love for discovery throughout their lives.
Importantly, children learn to be inquirers by seeing it modeled. Demonstrating how you stay curious about the world and solve problems through investigation reinforces these habits in meaningful ways.
By partnering together, we can support our students in developing as inquirers—individuals capable of nurturing their curiosity and developing skills for inquiry and research.
Read Aloud Books: Balanced
Read Aloud Books: Balanced
Discuss: How do we balance our wants and what we really need?
Discuss: How do we balance our wants and what we really need?
Discuss: Why is it important not to do too much?
Discuss: Why is it important not to do too much?
Discuss: How do we balance fitting in with doing the right thing?
Discuss: How do we balance fitting in with doing the right thing?
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For our advanced readers:
Judy Moody was in a Mood by Megan McDonald. Discuss: How can we balance our feelings and our actions? Book link or
borrow one from your local library!
Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Discuss: How do relationships help us stay balanced? Book link or
borrow one from your local library!
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies. Discuss: How do we balance winning with doing what’s right? Book link or
borrow one from your local library!
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
She BALANCES creativity, business decisions, and public life.
She is known for setting boundaries and re-recording her music.
Balanced lesson: Creativity + control + personal values
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
He takes care of his body! He trains regularly but also gets proper rest. Balance means to keep your body healthy, not just working hard.
He makes time to care for and enjoy life with his family.
Local: Spider-Man
Local: Spider-Man
He is a superhero who saves people in New York City, but he is also a regular student who goes to school, studies, and spends time with his friends and family.
He balances school and being a superhero
He takes care of his responsibilities and relationships
He understands the importance of rest, learning, and helping others
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