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A Pinch of Independence and a Spoonful of Learning!

Cooking in Key Stage 1 is about so much more than making tasty food. It’s about helping children grow in confidence, independence, and responsibility while developing a love for nutritious, seasonal meals.

A Pinch of Independence and a Spoonful of Learning! | BSB Sanlitun - KS1 Cooking ASA

Why Teaching Art Every Week Matters in Primary School

At BSB Sanlitun, we believe that every child is an artist in their own way. Art is not simply about painting pretty pictures or making crafts - it’s about developing creativity, critical thinking, confidence, and self-expression. This is why we place great importance on teaching Art as an explicit lesson every week, ensuring that children are given the time, space, and guidance to develop artistic skills in a structured and meaningful way.

Why Teaching Art Every Week Matters in Primary School | BSB Sanlitun - Why Art Matters in Primary

Why Teaching Metacognition to Young Students Makes a Difference

As parents, we all want our children to thrive - not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and intellectually. At international schools, where students often navigate diverse languages, cultures, and academic expectations, one of the most powerful tools we can give them is metacognition - or the ability to “think about their thinking.”

Why Teaching Metacognition to Young Students Makes a Difference | BSB Sanlitun - Metacognition

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A Pinch of Independence and a Spoonful of Learning! | BSB Sanlitun - KS1 Cooking ASA

A Pinch of Independence and a Spoonful of Learning!

Cooking in Key Stage 1 is about so much more than making tasty food. It’s about helping children grow in confidence, independence, and responsibility while developing a love for nutritious, seasonal meals.

Why Teaching Art Every Week Matters in Primary School | BSB Sanlitun - Why Art Matters in Primary

Why Teaching Art Every Week Matters in Primary School

At BSB Sanlitun, we believe that every child is an artist in their own way. Art is not simply about painting pretty pictures or making crafts - it’s about developing creativity, critical thinking, confidence, and self-expression. This is why we place great importance on teaching Art as an explicit lesson every week, ensuring that children are given the time, space, and guidance to develop artistic skills in a structured and meaningful way.

Why Teaching Metacognition to Young Students Makes a Difference | BSB Sanlitun - Metacognition

Why Teaching Metacognition to Young Students Makes a Difference

As parents, we all want our children to thrive - not just academically, but socially, emotionally, and intellectually. At international schools, where students often navigate diverse languages, cultures, and academic expectations, one of the most powerful tools we can give them is metacognition - or the ability to “think about their thinking.”

EAL Update | BSB Sanlitun - EAL Update

This week, our EAL students have been actively engaged in a range of exciting topics designed to expand their vocabulary, deepen their understanding of grammar, and strengthen their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Pre-Nursery Exploring Emotions | BSB Sanlitun - Pre-Nursery Exploring Emotions

Pre-Nursery Exploring Emotions

The Pre-Nursery children are so full of feelings, and are immersed in a profound exploration of their emotions. We started the week deeply focused on the vital skills of naming and recognising emotions, providing the children with a rich vocabulary to label their feelings, transforming overwhelming sensations into identifiable concepts like “frustrated,” “excited,” “calm,” and “proud.”

A Juilliard Style Creative Evolution | BSB Sanlitun - A Juilliard Style Creative Evolution

A Juilliard Style Creative Evolution

At BSB Sanlitun, we believe that creativity knows no boundaries - and neither should the opportunities to explore it. That's why our partnership with The Juilliard School is designed to meet every student exactly where they are on their artistic journey. From the Early Years discoveries in lower school to the age of 12, there's a unique challenge designed for each age group.

Nurturing a lifelong love of outdoor learning | BSB Sanlitun - Nurturing a lifelong love of outdoor learning

Nurturing a lifelong love of outdoor learning

At BSB Sanlitun, we are committed to nurturing a lifelong love of outdoor learning and recognise its vital role in every child’s development. Inspired by The Curiosity Approach, which celebrates the use of real, authentic materials to spark awe and wonder, we have thoughtfully redesigned our Reception outdoor learning spaces to enrich exploration, creativity, and discovery.

Chinese Update | BSB Sanlitun - Chinese Update

It has been a busy and dynamic week for all students in Chinese classrooms. Let’s look at some of the highlights of learning and activities there. The children in Nursery learned about colours. They discussed their favourite colours and discovered that they can create new ones by mixing different colours...

Nursery Learning about Patterns | BSB Sanlitun - Nursery Patterns

Nursery Learning about Patterns

This week in Nursery it has been full of creativity, discovery, and self-expression! The children have been learning all about patterns - spotting them in everyday objects and creating their own in art, construction, and play.

EAL Update | BSB Sanlitun - EAL Update

This month in EAL, our students have been busy exploring exciting topics that connect language learning with the wider curriculum. Each year group has been practising new vocabulary, speaking in full sentences, and building confidence in reading and writing while having fun with their class themes.

ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review | BSB Sanlitun - ASA Sports Leagues Week 1 Review

ASA Sports Leagues - Week 1 Review

What a fantastic start we’ve had to our ASA Sports Leagues this year! To make things even more exciting, we’ve revamped the leagues by introducing team names, logos, slogans, and descriptions - adding an extra layer of identity and pride for our students. And after Week 1, it’s safe to say the competition is already off to a thrilling start!