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...the PYP train

First stop...

The Learner Profile

Inquirer means...• asking questions• reading books•finding answers and solutions

Balanced means...• taking part in sports, art,

music, language and math• trying lots of different things• doing all your work with your

best effort

Knowledgeable means...

• reading many different types of books• understanding the world around you• learning about as many things as you can

Open minded means...• listening to other people’s

ideas• thinking about all ideas and

beliefs• respecting others• learning about different

people

Principled means...• following the rules• being honest• telling the truth• being fair• following the classroom essential agreement

Risk taker means...• trying new things•solving problems

using new ways•using your courage

•giving it a go

Reflective means...• thinking about your work and

behaviour• being honest• setting goals• thinking about how you could

do it better next time

Caring means...• helping others• listening to others• thinking about other people’s

feelings• helping to solve problems• following the classroom

essential agreement

Communicator means...

• listening• sharing ideas by talking or writing• speaking and writing in a different language

Thinker means...•making a decision• solving problems• trying to build things• being creative

Hope you enjoyed the ride!

Next stop...

PYP Essential Elements

• Compiled at the studios of GWA, Dubai• Script, arrangement and editing by Farhana Karmali and Raquel Nahas