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Gayu Mini Bites
From Coverage to Conceptual Understanding -Enhanced PYP - episode -1
In this episode of Gayu Minibites, we explore the enhanced PYP shift from content coverage to deep conceptual understanding, with practical classroom connections for teachers.#EnhancedPYP #IBPYP #ConceptBasedLearning #TeacherPodcast #GayuMinibites
2026-02-04
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
“Episode 8: Closing the Goal-Setting Cycle — Growth That Continues”
In the final episode of the series, Gayu Minibites reflects on the complete goal-setting journey and reminds educators that growth is ongoing. This episode focuses on closure, celebration, and preparing learners — and teachers — to begin the cycle again with confidence.
2026-01-26
05 min
Gayu Mini Bites
“Episode 7: Stepping Back — Trusting Students to Lead”
In Episode 7, Gayu Minibites explores the importance of teacher trust in the final stages of goal-setting. This episode focuses on releasing responsibility to students, encouraging independence, and allowing learners to confidently apply their growth beyond structured goals.
2026-01-19
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
“Episode 6: Reflection That Completes the Goal”
In Episode 6, Gayu Minibites gently brings together everything explored so far — listening, clarity, skills, visibility, and routines — and shows how reflection completes the goal-setting cycle. This episode focuses on helping students recognise their growth and internalise learning through meaningful reflection.
2026-01-12
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Small Story, Big Thinking: A Classroom Strategy for Teachers
Creative and critical thinking don’t need complex tools — sometimes, all it takes is a short story and the right questions.In this episode of Gayu Mini Bites, teachers are introduced to a simple yet powerful classroom strategy: using a brief story and open-ended questioning to spark imagination, reasoning, and deeper thinking.Through a 5-line story example, this episode shows how pausing at the right moment and asking thoughtful questions can turn listening into thinking and thinking into meaningful learning.Perfect for teachers looking for...
2026-01-11
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Goal Setting Episode 5: Tracking Progress & Celebrating Small Wins
Goal setting doesn’t end with writing goals — it grows through reflection, progress, and celebration.In Episode 5 of the Gayu Mini Bites Goal Setting series, this episode focuses on practical and easy-to-use strategies that help students track their progress, recognize effort, and celebrate small wins in the classroom.By making progress visible and celebrating growth, teachers can build student motivation, confidence, and ownership without adding extra workload.Ideal for educators who want to turn goals into meaningful action and sustained success.
2026-01-10
09 min
Gayu Mini Bites
New Year, New Growth | A Simple PYP Reflection Game for Early Years
Welcome to Gayu Mini Bites.In this New Year episode, host Gayathri shares a simple, playful reflection game for Early Years and PYP classrooms. Discover how “The Reflection Dice” supports learner profile attributes, builds student voice, and helps children understand growth, time, and reflection—just like learning to ride a bicycle.A gentle reminder that learning takes time, connection, and care.
2026-01-05
07 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Episode 4 - Building student ownerships and accountability
Goals become meaningful when students take ownership of their learning.In Episode 4 of the Goal Setting series, we focus on how teachers can help students move from teacher-driven goals to student-owned goals. This episode explores simple, practical strategies to build accountability, responsibility, and independence in learners.You’ll discover easy classroom approaches that empower students to take charge of their goals, reflect on their choices, and stay committed to their progress.Ideal for educators looking to develop confident, self-directed learners without overwhelming systems or co...
2026-01-03
14 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Wishing you all a beautiful 2026
This year taught me so much.Some lessons were gentle… some were hard.But every step mattered. 🤍Thank you to the silent supporters—the likes, the shares, the quick calls,the messages that asked, “Are you okay?”You truly made a difference.Grateful for every bit of love shown to Gayu Mini Bites and Indera / Indira.Walking into the New Year with hope, peace, and a thankful heart.Wishing you all a beautiful 2...
2026-01-01
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Episode 3 - The Skill Behind the Goal — Connecting Goals to ATLs
In Week 3 of the Goal-Setting Webinar Series, Gayu Minibites invites teachers to look beneath the goal and identify the skills driving student growth. This episode highlights how connecting goals to Approaches to Learning (ATLs) helps students understand how they learn, not just what they are learning. When students recognize the skills they are developing, goal-setting becomes more intentional and meaningful.
2025-12-19
14 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Episode 2- From Student Wishes to Clear, Actionable Goals
In Week 2 of the Goal-Setting Webinar Series, Gayu Minibites focuses on transforming student ideas into clear, achievable goals. This episode explores how clarity empowers learners, strengthens agency, and helps students understand what success looks like before they begin. Through practical classroom examples, teachers learn how to guide students from vague intentions to purposeful action.
2025-12-16
25 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Student Goal setting - The Unseen Power of Goal-Setting in the PYP
In this first episode of our Goal-Setting Webinar Series, Gayu Minibites guides teachers through the foundational step of meaningful student goal-setting: listening. Discover why goal-setting is more than an academic tool — it’s the heartbeat of student agency in the PYP. Understand how tuning into students’ words, emotions, and dreams lays the groundwork for every step that follows.
2025-12-09
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Environment and Mindset — Both Essential for Differentiation in Teaching
A positive environment opens the door to learning.A healthy mindset helps students walk through it.Differentiation then guides each child on their own path.
2025-11-15
05 min
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Differentiation Through product
Join Gayu Minibites for an insightful session on how to make differentiation through product
2025-11-14
07 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Differentiation Through Process
Join us as we explore how teachers can make learning meaningful for every student through process differentiation.From discussions to hands-on learning, discover practical ways to engage every learner because how students learn matters just as much as what they learn
2025-11-09
04 min
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Differentiating Through Content
Learn how to adjust what we teach without changing what students learn. Gayathri shares practical ways to tier content for every learner — simple, inclusive, and effective.
2025-11-02
05 min
Gayu Mini Bites
What is Differentiation?
What is Differentiation?Gayu Mini Bites | Episode 1 – Understanding Differentiation Every classroom is a mix of talents, paces, and passions. Differentiation isn’t about creating different lessons for everyone it’s about creating opportunities so every student can learn in their own way.When teachers see students as individuals, learning becomes meaningful. 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/7aOiijT92mPLbozIbB1YbK💬 https://chat.whatsapp.com/G61mnb0G9219zvsWO0omhq?mode=wwt#GayuMiniBites #LearningDiff...
2025-11-02
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Teaching Synonyms with Sentences
Looking to make vocabulary fun and memorable for your students? In this episode, Gayu Mini Bites shares practical tips for teaching synonyms using sentences helping kids understand meaning in context, boost their writing skills, and make learning more engaging. Perfect for teachers, tutors, and parents who want to bring words to life in the classroom
2025-10-22
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Three Teacher Tips for a Calmer, Happier Week!
Begin with PositivityStart with gratitude, speak kind words, and smile first — your mood sets the tone.Keep It Simple, Keep It ClearFocus on one goal per class, teach for depth, and reflect on growth.Protect Your EnergyPause often, practice self-kindness, and end your day on calm.Because great teaching starts with a peaceful mind.
2025-10-13
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Teaching Maps: Guiding Students Through the World
Maps are more than just tools for geography—they open up a window to understanding the world. Teaching maps in the classroom helps students develop spatial awareness, critical thinking, and a sense of connection to places near and far. By using interactive activities, real-world examples, and digital tools, teachers can make map learning engaging and practical, turning geography into a journey of exploration.
2025-10-03
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Updates in PYP
Step into a Grade 4 classroom and see how the enhanced IB PYP is transforming learning! From student-led experiments to creative Exhibitions, this episode shows how curiosity, inquiry, and real-world connections make every day an adventure in teaching.Plus, I share 3 practical takeaways you can try in your classroom this week—activities, reflections, and question starters included!Check www.gayuminibites.com
2025-09-22
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Words build worlds
Vocabulary isn’t just about learning new words — it’s about giving students the tools to think, express, and connect. Strong vocabulary = stronger comprehension, critical thinking, and confidence.
2025-09-19
05 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Build belonging, one connection at a time
During circle time, try the Cotton Ball Web— pass a soft ball around, letting each child share a thought or feeling. By the end, you’ll see a colorful web of stories and connections, showing how every student matters. #TeacherTips #ClassroomCommunity #Belonging
2025-09-15
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Why Subject Continuums Change the Way We Teach
Ever wondered how today’s lesson connects to tomorrow’s learning? In this episode of Gayu Mini Bites, we unpack the importance of subject continuums and how they help us build stronger, smoother learning journeys for our students.It’s not just about what we teach now – it’s about what comes next.Join our Workshop on September 12 at 5:30 PM (just 150) to go deeper with strategies you can use straight away.https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctH0kYVD9HrMUJp8J_EDT5OYXZABOsn1080eFW9ISghlvf7w/viewform?usp=sharin...
2025-09-08
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Tally Talks: Counting Made Simple
Counting doesn’t have to be complicated. In this episode, we explore how tally marks help us keep track, organize data, and see numbers in groups of five. From classroom games to real-life examples, Tally Talks makes counting clear, quick, and fun for young learners.
2025-09-05
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Shapes and Patterns Everywhere
Look closely and you’ll find shapes and patterns all around you – in art, in nature, and even in the clothes we wear. In this episode, we explore how shapes fit together and how patterns help us understand order, beauty, and design in our world. A fun and creative way to see math in action.
2025-09-04
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Measuring the World Around Us
Join us as we explore how measuring helps us make sense of size, length, weight, and time in our everyday lives. From comparing objects in the classroom to understanding distance and volume, this episode brings measurement to life in fun and practical ways for young learners.
2025-09-03
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Patterns in Math: The Rhythm of Numbers
Discover the hidden music of mathematics. From repeating sequences to infinite spirals, these sounds mirror the symmetry, balance, and patterns found in numbers and shapes. Perfect for studying, problem-solving, or just appreciating the harmony between math and music.
2025-09-02
01 min
Gayu Mini Bites
The Power of Simple Sums
Explore the beautiful simplicity of numbers that add up to 5 — from 0 + 5 to 2 + 3 and beyond. Whether you're teaching little learners or reflecting on how many paths lead to the same result, this short episode is a reminder that in both math and life, balance comes in many forms.
2025-09-01
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Breathing for Focus
When your students arrive restless, this simple breathing exercise brings calm and focus back into the room. A perfect mindful start to the day.
2025-08-21
01 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Connection Through High-Fives
Discover an easy and playful way to help students feel connected and valued in your classroom with this quick high-five ritual.
2025-08-20
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Power Pose for Confidence
Need a quick energy boost in the morning? Try the Power Pose activity with your students—it builds focus, confidence, and fun in under a minute.
2025-08-19
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Start with Gratitude
A simple 2-minute gratitude practice to bring joy and calm into your classroom. In this episode, I share how to create a gratitude circle that sets the tone for the day
2025-08-18
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Lookout Moments: Small Words, Big Impact in the Classroom
Sometimes the smallest words from a teacher can leave the biggest mark. Think about the moment a teacher says, “Mira, I love your smile. It lights up the whole classroom.” These are Lookout Moments—simple, genuine interactions that boost confidence, build connection, and transform classroom culture. In this episode, we explore how to spot and create these moments every day. Plus, learn how this powerful practice ties into our upcoming Class Management Strategy Workshop.
2025-08-14
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Grid Games for Deeper Thinking
In this bite-sized episode, Gayathri reimagines the classic game of Tic-Tac-Toe as a creative tool for differentiation, goal-setting, and deep learning. Whether it’s Math, English, or Science, this strategy helps learners reach the same goal through multiple meaningful paths — boosting both choice and engagement.💡 Includes examples from real classroom use.🎁 Plus: Find out how to get downloadable cards, learner profile templates, and printable posters!
2025-08-07
03 min
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Inquiry in Action: 5 Simple Questions for Powerful IB Classrooms
In this episode of Gayu Mini Bites for Educators, Gayathri shares five practical and powerful inquiry questions you can immediately bring into your IB or inquiry-based classroom. These open-ended prompts will help spark curiosity, deepen thinking, and engage every learner — even the quiet ones.Whether you're new to IB or just looking for fresh provocations, this bite-sized episode is for you.🎁 Stay tuned at the end for a special invitation to Gayathri’s upcoming book launch!#IBTeachers #InquiryBasedLearning #IBTips #TeacherPodcast #GayuMiniBites #IBPrimaryYears #TeachingTools #EducationPodcast #Educato...
2025-07-31
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Seen, Not Compared: Rethinking Differentiation in the Classroom
In this heartfelt episode, we unpack the emotional side of differentiation — the quiet moments when a child feels left out or “less than.” Discover three simple, powerful ways every teacher can build belonging and boost well-being in their classroom.Plus, hear about our upcoming book launch and Online Phonics Workshop designed to support educators and children alike.🎧 Tune in. Reflect. Reimagine your impact.📚 Because when children feel seen, they don’t just learn better — they live better.
2025-07-26
06 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Unpacking the New PYP Subject Guidance: What Educators Need to Know
In this episode of Gayu Mini Bites from GAYATHRI, we dive into the exciting updates coming to the IB PYP subject guidance, including revised transdisciplinary theme descriptors, inquiry progressions, curriculum toolkits, and more. Tune in for a quick, clear overview — and hear how you can stay informed through our blogs and upcoming webinars. Let’s grow together as reflective and future-ready educators!
2025-07-19
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
“Ready, Set, Learn: Why Skills Alone Aren’t Enough”
You’ve taught the skills — now what?In this week’s Gayu Mini Bites, we explore why readiness and willingness matter just as much as ability. Inspired by learning expert Guy Claxton, this bite-sized episode helps you pair ATL skills with learner dispositions to build confident, independent learners in your PYP classroom. 🎯✨ Plus: Easy reflection ideas and driving questions you can try this week!👉 For more resources, visit Gayu’s blog.https://gayuminibites.com/
2025-07-14
06 min
Gayu Mini Bites
A Minute to Reflect: Why Self-Reflection Matters for All of Us
In this episode of Gayu Mini Bites, Gayathri shares the quiet power of self-reflection and why it’s essential for everyone — teachers, students, and parents alike.Discover two simple and beautiful ways to bring reflection into your classroom, and how a small pause can lead to big growth.Because sometimes, the best progress begins with just one thoughtful question.🌱 Tune in, take a breath, and start reflecting.🎧 Like, follow, and share if it resonates with you — your support helps this podcast reach more hearts...
2025-07-08
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Adjectives Made Simple: Fun Ways to Teach Little Minds
Welcome to Gayu Mini Bites, where learning is short, sweet, and super fun! 🌸In this episode, Gayathri shares simple, engaging ways to introduce adjectives to both pre-primary and primary-grade children.Discover 3 classroom- and home-friendly strategies:🧸 Teddy Talk – Build vocabulary with soft toys🍋 Yummy or Yucky? – Use food and senses to describe🎨 Draw & Describe – Encourage imagination and sentence buildingThese activities help children express themselves more clearly and confidently — using words that make their thoughts shine!Perfect for:✔️ Presch...
2025-07-07
07 min
Gayu Mini Bites
One Question, Many Ways – Differentiation in Action
In this bite-sized episode, Gayathri explores how one powerful inquiry question—“What do living things need to stay healthy and grow?”—can be explored in different ways by different learners. Using pets, plants, and stories, this episode shows how simple strategies can support differentiated learning in a PYP classroom. Tune in for a practical and joyful approach to teaching every child in their own way!
2025-07-02
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Pass the Object: One Game, Endless Learning
In this quick episode, Gayathri shares one of the most flexible and engaging classroom games—“Pass the Object”—perfect for teachers from Early Years to Grade 5. Learn how this simple activity can support creativity, reflection, inquiry, and learning across multiple subjects including ICT, drama, dance, music, visual arts, library, and more.Whether you’re after a quick warm-up, a storytelling spark, or a powerful cross-curricular reflection tool—this game has you covered.💡 For more ideas, prompts, and curriculum-aligned ways to use this in your classroom, check out the full blog post at:
2025-07-01
04 min
Gayu Mini Bites
You Are the Heartbeat: Specialist Teachers in the PYP
You Are the Heartbeat: Specialist Teachers in the PYP -In this short but powerful episode, Gayathri shares an inspiring message for PYP specialist teachers and homeroom teams. As the IB releases its updated subject guidance, we enter a dedicated week to deepen our understanding of transdisciplinary inquiry — together.🎶 A beautiful reminder that music, dance, movement, language, and libraries are not extras — they are essential pathways to identity, agency, and global understanding.
2025-06-30
03 min
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Early Years: The Most Important Years
Here’s something I believe with my whole heart:The Early Years are not preparation for school. They are school.Play is not a break from learning — it is learning.Imagination is not an add-on — it’s the foundation of innovation.The questions they ask? More important than the answers we give.As PYP educators, we must protect these years from the rush of performance. Give children space to talk to trees, build with mud, and sing made-up songs to the wind.
2025-06-27
01 min
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Math That Makes Sense
Today’s spotlight is on Math — the often misunderstood cousin of inquiry-based learning.Here’s the truth: Math is full of stories.It’s full of patterns, puzzles, logic, and beauty.Inquiry in math doesn’t mean chaos. It means clarity through curiosity.Let’s move away from “finish the page” to “what’s another way to solve this?”From “here’s the formula” to “where do you think this came from?”
2025-06-26
01 min
Gayu Mini Bites
What Makes a Good Unit of Inquiry?
What makes a good unit?🔹 Provocations that surprise🔹 Time to think deeply🔹 A flexible teacher who follows the learningA good unit starts with wonder, not worksheets. It thrives when you let go of the map and follow the terrain.
2025-06-25
01 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Language Beyond Words – Honoring Voice and Identity in PYP Classrooms
Language in the PYP is not just about grammar, phonics, or spelling drills. It’s about identity. It's about helping children discover how they sound, how they feel, and how they matter.As a PYP language teacher, your role is not just to teach English or another language — it’s to listen for stories. Every learner has a story. And our job is to hold space for it.
2025-06-24
01 min
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From Appreciation to Creation: Rethinking 'How We Express Ourselves' in the PYP
In this short and insightful episode of Gayu Mini Bites, Gayathri explores the updated IB PYP transdisciplinary theme "How We Express Ourselves" — what's changed, why it matters, and how we can design richer, more authentic units of inquiry. With a real classroom example and her signature warmth, Gayathri helps PYP teachers shift from appreciation to agency, and from observing expression to living it. A must-listen for reflective educators in just two minutes!
2025-06-23
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Exploring Expression Through Movement
This episode invites listeners into a powerful inquiry under the transdisciplinary theme How We Express Ourselves. Through body language, traditional dance forms like Bharatanatyam, and contemporary styles like hip-hop, children explore how feelings, ideas, and cultural stories can be communicated without words. How do movements speak? What meanings do gestures carry? What happens when children collaborate in movement groups to create expressive pieces? This inquiry celebrates dance as a universal language that connects, expresses, and empowers.
2025-06-20
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
The Wonder Wall Activity
Welcome to The Wonder Activity — a podcast where curiosity drives the conversation. Each episode dives into questions that spark awe and inquiry, from everyday mysteries to the big ideas shaping our world. Join us as we explore how wonder fuels creativity, learning, and personal growth. Whether you're a lifelong learner, an educator, or just someone who loves asking “what if,” this podcast invites you to think deeply and see the world with fresh eyes.
2025-06-19
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
MiniBite: Moving Through Meaning
Explore how movement and body language become powerful tools for expressing identity and emotion. A simple arts provocation blending dance and drama for transdisciplinary inquiry.
2025-06-19
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Math Talks & the Power of Flexible Thinking
Discover how quick, simple Number Strings can transform your math lessons by encouraging flexible thinking and strategy sharing. Perfect for building confident problem solvers in the PYP classroom.
2025-06-18
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Writers First and Editors later
Unleash student creativity with Quick Quills — timed, no-edit writing sprints that boost writing fluency and confidence. Learn how to nurture authentic student voice in your language lessons.
2025-06-17
08 min
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"Leap Anyway: Embracing Risk-Taking in Learning and Life"
In this inspiring episode of Gayu Mini Bites, Gayathri explores the IB PYP Learner Profile trait Risk-Taker — not just as a classroom value but as a mindset for life. Through a thoughtful story, teacher reflections, and practical tips for even the youngest learners, discover how stepping out of comfort zones builds resilience, confidence, and curiosity. Tune in and take the leap — because growth begins where certainty ends.
2025-06-16
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
“Rest, Reflect, Return – A Weekend Whisper for Teachers”
In this one-minute weekend episode of Gayu Mini Bites, Gayathri shares a gentle reminder for teachers to pause, breathe, and honour their quiet impact. With a Saturday dose of encouragement and a Sunday thought to reflect on, this mini podcast invites you to rest fully — and return with renewed purpose on Monday.
2025-06-14
01 min
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Episode Title: Sticky Notes & Stronger Teams
In this episode, I talk about the quiet power of appreciation. 💛From a simple sticky note on a colleague’s desk to pausing to say “You’re doing great” — small moments of kindness build strong learning communities.Let’s explore how we can lift each other up, show gratitude, and make school a space where teachers feel seen, supported, and valued. Because behind every great classroom is a team that cares.📝 Join me — let’s build a culture of appreciation, one small gesture at a time.🎧 Listen...
2025-06-13
05 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Clear Skies with a Chance of Great Teaching!
Looking for fresh classroom strategies that actually work? Tune in to today’s Gayu Mini Bites podcast episode where we explore practical tips that can transform your classroom routines and student engagement. This episode highlights five powerful strategies you can try as early as today No fluff—just real, doable ideas for intentional teaching.🎧 Don’t miss the takeaways—each strategy is designed to make a visible difference.💬 Let us know which one you try first!
2025-06-11
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Ears are your superpowers
Listening skill is an important skill for all students and an attitude they grow to make the inquiry very authentic. Secret word game is way to start a listening habit in students. When students realise that listening deeply not just enhances their understanding but also makes them strong communicators in the long run
2025-06-11
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Thinking Beyond Subjects: The Power of Transdisciplinary Learning in PYP
In this short and powerful episode, Gayathri from Gayu Mini Bites breaks down the heart of the IB PYP: the transdisciplinary themes. What do they really mean? Why do they matter? And how can teachers use them to weave deep, connected, purposeful learning? Tune in to explore how these themes help children make sense of the world, not just school—and walk away with three practical provocations to spark inquiry in your own classroom!
2025-06-10
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
ATL in Action: Interpreting Data in the PYP
In a PYP classroom, “Interpret Data” goes far beyond numbers—it's about helping students notice patterns, make meaning, and ask questions from information they gather or see.In Early Years or Grade 1, students might draw pictures of their pets. By simply displaying and discussing these drawings, they begin visualizing data, identifying the most or least common, and learning to observe with purpose.As they grow, in Grades 3 and 4, students move into more formal methods—like conducting surveys on how classmates travel to school, organizing results into tally charts, and converti...
2025-06-09
04 min
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"Mystery Box Magic: Revealing Central Ideas Through Inquiry"
Unlock the power of curiosity in your IB PYP classroom with the “Mystery Box” strategy! In this episode, we explore how a simple, thought-provoking box can transform the way students uncover the central idea of a Unit of Inquiry. Discover step-by-step approaches, real classroom examples, and reflection prompts that help spark wonder, activate prior knowledge, and guide learners toward deeper conceptual understanding—one clue at a time. Perfect for PYP educators looking to make inquiry visible, engaging, and truly student-led.🔍 Let the mystery ignite the mind!
2025-06-06
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
IB PYP Scope and Sequence
In today’s episode, we unpack the essential concept of scope and sequence—what it is, why it matters, and how it supports effective curriculum planning and student learning. Whether you're a new educator or a seasoned teacher looking to refine your practice, this conversation will help you see how a well-structured scope (what to teach) and sequence (when to teach it) provide clarity, coherence, and progression across learning experiences. Tune in for practical tips, real examples, and insights to strengthen your planning!
2025-06-05
02 min
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IB Action detective
In this episode of @Gayu Mini Bites, discover the Action Detective strategy—a fun, inquiry-based way to teach verbs. Learners become detectives, spotting and collecting action words through stories, movement, and observation. This strategy makes grammar active, visible, and engaging. Perfect for IB PYP classrooms or any playful language-learning environment. Tune in for practical tips to bring verbs to life, one action at a time!
2025-06-03
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
IB - circle time
"Small decisions, big impact. A space where tiny shifts in thinking lead to powerful change. Tune in for thoughtful conversations, everyday reflections, and ideas that grow." @Gayu mini bites
2025-06-03
03 min
Gayu Mini Bites
IB - circle time
Circle time - A quiet time that connects the students and teachers emotionally and creates a bond
2025-06-03
02 min
Gayu Mini Bites
Lets start - Follow your heart
Exciting News – My First Podcast Channel is Live! 🎉🌟 Introducing: Gayu Mini Bites 🌟I’m thrilled to share the launch of my very first podcast channel — Gayu Mini Bites — created specially for teachers and parents journeying through the IB world.Each episode is a bite-sized dose of inspiration, packed with practical IB classroom strategies, tips, and thought-provoking ideas — perfect for your busy day!Whether you’re sipping your morning coffee, commuting to school, or winding down in the evening, tune in for quick, meaningful insights that can transform your classroom practice.📌 Why follow?Daily...
2025-06-02
01 min