Jo McLeod

life long learner | international teacher | mother of 2 boys | attempting to live a healthier, adventure filled life in the Middle East

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

#readathon is going well @RIS_earlyyears. Look how long our #bookworm grew!

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

What a fabulous trip to the #NationalAquarium here in #AbuDhabi The students and I learned so much about mangroves, turtles, coral and much more. #rahagardenscampus #proudlytaaleem

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

#RahaEY1 discussing how “…can we wrap learning with potential?” with @HelenTate68

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

I love how creative our littlest learners are! So much creativity and imagination shown through using just one piece of string. #thingswithstring #desertschool @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

How do you express yourself? #RahaEY1 showing the multiple imaginative ways they can express themselves through art, music, junk modeling, dancing, clay, etc. @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

This week's challenge for #RahaEY2 was to build a nest that would be strong enough to withstand the wind and rain and be soft inside to protect the eggs and chicks. I'm so impressed with their efforts! #desertschool @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Some amazing science inquiries going on in EY2 @RIS_earlyyears this morning. Students were finding out about life cycles in multiple ways. #RahaEY2

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Looking back at the transient art created by the parents that attended the #DesertSchool workshop @RIS_earlyyears.

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Using #JacksonPollack as a guide our #RahaEY1 students created their own messy artwork! #flickandsplat @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Exciting to see more schools in UAE embracing #ForestSchool principles! @RIS_earlyyears have seen huge benefits for students in DS sessions, from self-regulation to increased engagement. A testament to the positive impact of this learning approach. https://t.co/XuFyhcmPoK

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Getting the graduating class of 2037 excited about Desert School!

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Integrating Emirati culture and customs into my #desertschool curriculum. Collaborating with an Emirati parent has accelerated my own knowledge & understanding. Excited to share this enriching journey & foster a love for the UAE #Emiraticulture #Ispybook

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

What a fabulous way to kick off #FitnessFriday @RIS_earlyyears. Well done to our PE dept and the Student Council

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

My first #DesertSchool parent workshop this morning was a big success. So wonderful to share what and how students are learning at school and get feedback from parents. #Community @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

#12DaysTwitter Hi I’m Jo, Assistant Head of Early Years @RIS_earlyyears. Lived in the Middle East for 24 years! 😝 I’m a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner and working hard on creating a Desert School here in Abu Dhabi. @angieste18 @angieste18 @globalpyp

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

Students have loved exploring our newly opened Desert School @RIS_earlyyears . This week they created some transient art using ‘fallen treasure’ found in the Desert School. #weareraha #BeingTaaleem.

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

National Day at Gardens Campus is always spectacular and this year is shaping up to be the best one yet! #BeyondTaaleem @RIS_earlyyears #weareraha

[RIS Early Years - Gardens Campus @RIS_earlyyears]

As our #RahaGrade12 students come to the end of their learning journeys with @RISabudhabi our #RahaGrade1 students are about to begin theirs. #lifelonglearning #alwaysapartofRaha #BeyondRaha #ProudlyTaaleem🍎 @Taaleem @RIS_earlyyears

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

#RahaGrade1 is looking at traditions from around the world in their new UOI #WWAIPAT. International Day is a tradition we usually celebrate ⁦@RISabudhabi⁩ every year. Hopefully next year 🤞🏻 https://t.co/mcRj6YAPfv

[Jo McLeod @mcleodjo]

#RahaGrade1 is looking at traditions from around the world in their new UOI #WWAIPAT. International Day is a tradition we usually celebrate ⁦@RISabudhabi⁩ every year. Hopefully next year 🤞🏻 https://t.co/mcRj6YAPfv