All Aboard...
...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