--- title: Silicon Valley International School Blog | Jovi Craig description: Discover a world-class education at Silicon Valley International School's blog. Explore insightful articles on global learning, cultural diversity, and innovative teaching methods. Join us in shaping young minds for a dynamic future. Enriching education awaits - read on! --- [![Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Logos/INTL_Logo_RGB_2024.png)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/) ![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/search.png) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/hamb.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/author/jovi-craig#sidr-main) - [admissionstour and variable tuition](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions) - [early yearspreschool and pre k](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/early-years) - [elementary school kindergarten–5th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/elementary) - [middle school 6–8th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/middle-school) - [high school9–12th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/high-school) **Locations** [Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/about/contact-us) **Email** [admissions@svintl.org](mailto:%20admissions@svintl.org) **Social** - [![facebook](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417421_134652.png)](http://www.facebook.com/svintlschool) - [![Instagram](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417426_134654.png)](http://www.instagram.com/svintlschool) - [![Twitter](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417432_134655.png)](http://www.twitter.com/svintlschool) - [![LinkedIn](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417433_134656.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/svintlschool) - [![YouTube](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417434_134657.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/istpnet) # Silicon Valley International School Blog [blog home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) All Categories [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) [![featured\_image\_large](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Sept2019_0570e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp) [Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/early-years) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ### [Visible Thinking: Fostering Inquiry in Early Years](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/visiblethinkingeyp) What do thinking and learning look like, and under what conditions do they thrive? This is the question posed by Project Zero, an extension of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. With much research, Project Zero developed a framework to teach students how to channel their curiosity, think deeply, and find meaning in their discoveries. They call this framework Visible Thinking, which is used... [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/ISTP_Nov2017_6090e.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-at-istp) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at INTL](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/diversity-inclusion-and-belonging-at-istp) ##### the premier bilingual (Chinese, French, German) IB world school [sign up \>](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions#/) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/RezaVisitsISTP.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=RezaVisitsISTP.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/reza) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Humanitarian and Renowned Photographer, Reza Talks to Students About Social Change Through 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Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [Silicon Valley International School Standout Volunteers](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2016/11/17/istps-standout-volunteers) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/kate-620x310-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=kate-620x310-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-kate-lussen-let-summer-be-a-time-for-discovery) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Guest Blogger: Kate Lussen: Let Summer Be a Time for Discovery](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2015/06/05/guest-blogger-kate-lussen-let-summer-be-a-time-for-discovery) 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[Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Top 5 Reasons to Join Girls on the Run Team](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/12/09/top-5-reasons-join-istps-girls-run-team) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/hangzhouapril2014-620x486-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=hangzhouapril2014-620x486-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/guest-blogger-alyssa-h-making-connections-exchange) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) ##### [Guest Blogger: Alyssa H.: Making Connections Through Exchange](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/20/guest-blogger-alyssa-h-making-connections-exchange) 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Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/11/18/intentional-project-theme-based-curriculum-early-years-program) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/playworkscorevalues-413x620-1.png?width=420&height=260&name=playworkscorevalues-413x620-1.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/23/power-play) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [The Power of Play](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/23/power-play) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/blerancourtcollage-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=blerancourtcollage-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/16/experiential-learning-in-france) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) ##### [Experiential Learning in Blérancourt, France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/10/16/experiential-learning-in-france) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/dictee-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=dictee-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/guest-blogger-olivier-monteil-everything-ever-wanted-know-dicte) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Guest Blogger: Olivier Monteil: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Dictée](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/21/guest-blogger-olivier-monteil-everything-ever-wanted-know-dicte) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/lepetitprinceplayblog-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=lepetitprinceplayblog-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/20/istp-celebrates-le-petit-princes-70th-anniversary) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) ##### [Celebrates Le Petit Prince's 70th Anniversary](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/20/istp-celebrates-le-petit-princes-70th-anniversary) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/bullyingvideoplay-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=bullyingvideoplay-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/02/istp-stands-bullying) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Stand Up Against Bullying!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2014/03/02/istp-stands-bullying) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/LisaSurwillo-1-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=LisaSurwillo-1-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/08/arts-night-2013-extraordinary-evening) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Arts Night 2013: An Extraordinary Evening!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/08/arts-night-2013-extraordinary-evening) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/judo1-2.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=judo1-2.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/01/istp-judo-club-lessons-sportsmanship-palo-alto-judo-tournament) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Judo Club: Lessons in Sportsmanship at Palo Alto Judo Tournament](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2013/12/01/istp-judo-club-lessons-sportsmanship-palo-alto-judo-tournament) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/untitled%20(2%20of%2013).jpg?width=420&height=260&name=untitled%20(2%20of%2013).jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-night-at-istp) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Art Night](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/art-night-at-istp) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) ##### [ISTP From an OutSiders Glace by Val Harhager](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/istp-from-an-outsiders-glace-by-val-harhager) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [What's Going On In These Halls?](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/whats-going-on-in-these-halls) 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[![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/judoteamlogo-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=judoteamlogo-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/08/istps-judo-team) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Judo Team](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/10/08/istps-judo-team) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC2353-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC2353-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/guest-blogger-elizabeth-w-steve-g-an-honest-look-at-istps-middle-school) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) ##### [Guest Blogger: Elizabeth W. & Steve G.: An Honest Look at Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/guest-blogger-elizabeth-w-steve-g-an-honest-look-at-istps-middle-school) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-shot-2012-09-27-at-1_52_51-PM-2.png?width=420&height=260&name=Screen-shot-2012-09-27-at-1_52_51-PM-2.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/istp-named-one-of-palo-altos-green-business-leaders) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [School is Named one of Palo Alto's "Green Business Leaders"](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/09/27/istp-named-one-of-palo-altos-green-business-leaders) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Nicole-Serra-Crop-225x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Nicole-Serra-Crop-225x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/28/new-administrative-and-support-staff-structure-for-2012-2013) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [New Administrative and Support Staff Structure for 2012-2013](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/28/new-administrative-and-support-staff-structure-for-2012-2013) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/Kammi-231x300-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=Kammi-231x300-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/welcome-to-istps-new-2012-2013-faculty) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Welcome the New 2012-2013 Faculty!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/welcome-to-istps-new-2012-2013-faculty) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0090-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0090-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/ipad-training-for-istp-faculty) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) ##### [iPad Training with our Faculty](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/22/ipad-training-for-istp-faculty) [Inquiry Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) ##### [Katie F.'s Day at the New Khan Academy Discovery Lab](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/08/17/katie-f-s-day-at-the-new-khan-academy-discovery-lab) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Khan Academy Discovery Lab this Summer](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/khan-academy-discovery-lab-at-istp-this-summer) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo287-620x463-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo287-620x463-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/polina-l-s-perspective-on-france) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) ##### [Polina L.'s Perspective on France](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/20/polina-l-s-perspective-on-france) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0005-620x410-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0005-620x410-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/18/farewell-graduates) [Social Emotional Learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [High School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/high-school) ##### [Farewell, Graduates!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/06/18/farewell-graduates) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-620x463-2-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=photo-620x463-2-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/16/making-new-friends) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [Making New Friends](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/16/making-new-friends) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_2203-465x620-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=IMG_2203-465x620-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/jardinage-a-cowper) [Culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) ##### [Jardinage à Cowper](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/jardinage-a-cowper) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0372-620x414-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0372-620x414-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/pta-spring-musicale) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [PTA Spring Musicale](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/pta-spring-musicale) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0106-620x411-3.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0106-620x411-3.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/congratulations-chinese-cltac-speech-contest-prize-winners) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Chinese Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/chinese-immersion) ##### [Congratulations Chinese CLTAC Speech Contest Prize Winners!](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/05/03/congratulations-chinese-cltac-speech-contest-prize-winners) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/remi-and-chloe1-620x361-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=remi-and-chloe1-620x361-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/06/congratulations-remi-and-chloe) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) ##### [Congratulations, Rémi and Chloé](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/06/congratulations-remi-and-chloe) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0001-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0001-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/03/4th-grade-spreads-love-of-reading-through-buddy-program) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) ##### [4th Grade Spreads Love of Reading through Buddy Program](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/04/03/4th-grade-spreads-love-of-reading-through-buddy-program) [![featured\_image](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Miscellaneous/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0098-620x411-1.jpg?width=420&height=260&name=DSC_0098-620x411-1.jpg)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/middle-school-students-lead-the-way-in-keeping-istp-green) [Community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [Middle School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/middle-school) ##### [Middle School Students Lead the Way in Keeping INTL Green](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/2012/03/29/middle-school-students-lead-the-way-in-keeping-istp-green) 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