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In his famous book, ‘The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People’, Stephen Covey examined the character values and personal habits that help people live fulfilling lives. His seventh habit, ‘Sharpen the Saw’, argues that making time for personal care and renewal is indispensable in the process of achieving all we are capable of.
In Moscow, filling children’s schedules with exciting activities is an easy thing to do. Few cities are as rich with opportunities to learn and grow, whether via academic tutors, trips to the theatre, sports training, language lessons, and more. These activities are all extremely worthwhile and can make for a broad and exciting childhood.
However, amidst all our children’s organised learning, Stephen Covey would encourage us to also place high value on time that leads to mental, physical and spiritual renewal. These might entail activities as simple as taking a walk through a local park, playing with friends, reading a favourite book, or enjoying a family meal together. Even plenty of free-time is important, allowing children to engage their imaginations and make independent decisions.
Even something as simple as sleep is more impactful than you might think. Apart from being necessary for physical health, during sleep the brain files the learning experiences of the day into the long-term memory during this time.
Recommended sleeping hours according to the National Health Service:
Early Years Child – 10-13 hours
Primary Child – 9-12 hours
With a balanced life in mind, we can help our children explore an exciting world without feeling the pressure to fill up every moment of the day. Free time for play, mindful moments, family and social connections, personal hobbies and plenty of rest are as important as anything else when it comes to being at our best.
And perhaps to be our best as parents, we can see fit to give ourselves ample time for renewal as well!
The day in a life of a student at the International School of Moscow (ISM) is filled with activities, which means that time is often precious. With so much going on each day – from lessons and coursework to extra-curricular clubs and social activities – we know how important it is to help our young people effectively manage their time.
The International School of Moscow (ISM) recently hosted a thrilling Mathematics Olympiad, showcasing the exceptional talents of young mathematicians from various schools. With two tiers of competition, lower and upper, the event brought together a total of seven schools, each vying for top honors.
A child’s youngest years are a jubilant journey of discovery, exploration and growth. The impact of the caring attention we provide during these youngest years will echo through the rest of their lives.
Did you know… a child’s brain is already 90-95% of its adult size before entering Primary school. They will develop a great deal yet, but the foundational structure has been set.
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Krylatskoe Campus
Krylatskaya Ulitsa 12
Krylatskoe
Moscow
121552
Rosinka Campus
Building 41
IRC Rosinka
Krasnogorsky region
Moscow rural
143442
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