Page 7 - An introduction to PYP@ DPSI

Students who are REFLECTIVE • Talk about their strengths and

areas for improvement
• know what they are good at and • Discuss the goals that your child
where they need to improve could set for themselves

• give thoughtful consideration to • Share memories together and
their own learning discuss the impact different
• consider their personal strengths experiences have had on your

and weaknesses in a constructive life
manner

Students who are COURAGEOUS • Encourage your child to try new
experiences and activities
• have the courage to try new • Help them overcome their fears
things and insecurities
• explore new roles, ideas, and

strategies
• are brave and articulate in

defending their beliefs
Students who are THINKERS • Encourage your child to try
independently
• solve problems independently. • Pose different real-life problems

• imagine many solutions to a • Ask questions that will require
question or challenge thoughtful responses such as:
• think creatively and critically What if ..? I wonder…. What

do you think…?

Students who are BALANCED • Encourage your child to

participate in a variety of
• take care of themselves. activities.
• understand the important to • Make sure your child is getting
balance between the physical, enough exercise, rest and sleep.

emotional, and mental aspects of • Spend time as a parent or family
their bodies doing many different things.

Knowledge

At each grade level, students explore knowledge which is of importance

in understanding the human condition and has significance for all students
of all cultures. The topics studied are engaging and challenging, and have

the potential to actively involve students in their own learning.