Lena Thomson

International Educator, IBPYP Teacher, Endless Inquirer, Lifelong Learner, Collaborator, Inclusion Advocate, World Traveler, and Mother

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

The #roadtrip continues with a stop in @ZionNPS.
@AnnaBlandford 2/62 #Visitall62NPS

#ZionNationalPark #lifeontheroad #bestofthewestroadtrip #TheWanderingThomspers #TheThomsperCircus #NPSJuniorRangers @NatlParkService

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[Derek Nelson @DohaDerek]

Slipped away from the job fair to see @LenaGT discussing co-learning as part of @AnnevanDam1966 PD on evidencing with our youngest learners. Excited to see what our #tashschool team put in place next.

[Derek Nelson @DohaDerek]

Our #tashschool KG students sharing their outdoor learning experiences at assembly. Just in case you were wondering, worms feel oily. @nadiakralovec1 @LenaGT

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

After leaving #LakeTahoe, we found a desert full of surprises on our longest drive of the #roadtrip.
@LenaGT @AnnaBlandford #lifeontheroad #tcks #thewanderingthomspers #bestofthewestroadtrip #keeptahoeblue #sagebrushstate #explorenevada #familytravel
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[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

Proud to guide this portrait project at #tashschool. KG-G2 Ss ❤️ their Ts, assistants and admin! And results brought so much joy on Teacher Appreciation Day in Uz 🇺🇿 #OwlsAreAwesome #proudtobeanowl #lostandfoundinuz #lifeonthesilkroad @BrianJKasper #proudparents

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

The first installment of our epic #roadtrip 🚙 🇺🇸

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

Our summer roadtrip launched with an amble through the Sierra Nevada mountains and a quick stop in northern Nevada.
https://t.co/SmxN10YAnW @AnnaBlandford #thewanderingthomspers #lifeontheroad #tcks #BestoftheWestRoadtrip #thomspercircus

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

Such a creative and joyful first week of kindergarten as Ss have been exploring their identities and building community. Thrilled to start face-to-face with these beautiful little people ❤️#tashschool #OwlAreAwesome #WhoWeAre #pyp

[Bill Kralovec @billkralovec]

An exciting start to the week at the TIS elementary school!

[Derek Nelson @DohaDerek]

Two weeks ago #tashschool elementary staff made stomp rockets as a team building activity. Yesterday we shared our learning and our rockets with students in assembly. Today its going off in @nadiakralovec1 's KG room.

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

Here is the preview of our epic #BestoftheWest #roadtrip this summer. @AnnaBlandford #thewanderingthomspers #familytravel #expatlife #TCKs #thethomspercircus #nationalparkservice https://t.co/dUwZUxCKaQ

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

Beautiful afternoon celebrating our planet at #tashschool. #earthday2021❤️

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

Warm wishes from #Uzbekistan #familytravel #lifeonthesilkroad #lostandfoundinuz

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

My little person is loving authentic science in his preschool class 😍❄️⛄️ @BrianJKasper #playbasedlearning #outdoorlearning #playoutside

[Anna Blandford @AnnaBlandford]

#EY Learning the art of the snow ball, science and discovery. What a way to start the day! #playbasedlearning #tashschool

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

@AnnaBlandford @BrianJKasper @placeomanytrees @billkralovec I see mine 😍 I’ve already promised KG snowman building time at lunch recess ⛄️ Design thinking perhaps???

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

Ss need to see and hear teachers like them. Eg: non-native English speaking Ts show that authentic voice, diversity, and the lived experiences of our international Ss are valued at all levels. #pubpdCentralAsia #PubPDDEI

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

A3) Books are my favorite entry point for setting culture & opening discussion. Too many to list. Make sure all your kids are represented! #PubPDCentralAsia #PubPDDEI #tashschool

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

A2) Inclusive culture starts in the classroom. In kindergarten, we acknowledge and celebrate our differences AND connections throughout the day in many ways. #PubPDCentralAsia #pubpddei #tashschool

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

A1) I think the first step is providing an outlet for and hearing students’ and parents’ voices. We don’t have enough information yet to begin making targeted changes. #PubPDCentralAsia #pubpddei #tashschool

[thewanderingthomspers @wanderthomspers]

We now have a lovely home and community in Tashkent. Here’s how it all started. #thethomspercircus #thewanderingthomspers #lifeonthesilkroad https://t.co/ngIJXT3tfa

[Lena Thomson @LenaGT]

Check this out @nadiakralovec1

[Taura @TauraKhongsat]

My UOI timeline is coming along. Since our #pyp units are year long, I created this to #makelearningvisible. This helps us make connections between units, identify big ideas, plan and #followthechilds lead. A special project is emerging. #earlyyears #reggioinspired