How Young Children Learn English Language is an engaging and informative workshop designed to help educators understand the natural ways in which young children acquire a new language. Rooted in child development and language acquisition research, the session explores how children learn best through play, meaningful interaction, repetition, and context-rich

Let Children Play – Structured and Unstructured Play is an inspiring and practical workshop designed for early childhood educators to explore the essential balance between guided activities and child-led exploration. This session delves into how structured play can be used intentionally to develop specific cognitive, motor, and social skills, while unstructured

Harmony in the Hive: Mastering Preschool Dynamics is a thoughtful and engaging workshop designed for early childhood educators who want to create more balanced, connected, and responsive classroom environments. Through a mix of reflective exercises and collaborative discussions, participants will explore strategies for building stronger relationships with children, fostering emotional

The Mentorship / Teacher as a Role Model Workshop empowers educators to embrace the qualities that inspire and influence students. Through interactive discussions and activities, participants explore the impact of creativity, empathy, innovation, and adaptability in teaching. The workshop highlights how positive role modeling enhances student engagement and learning. Educators will

The Integrated Unit Planning Workshop empowers educators to design cohesive, interdisciplinary learning experiences by combining multiple subjects into unified, meaningful units. Rooted in the principles of Northstar pedagogy, the workshop guides participants through identifying natural connections across domains, crafting integrated plans that foster deeper student understanding and engagement. Educators will

The Maximising Cambridge Resources Workshop guides educators in effectively exploring and utilizing the wide range of resources offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Participants will engage in practical group activities to learn how to integrate curriculum guides, assessment tools, and teaching materials into their everyday lessons. The workshop also demonstrates

The Understanding Assessment Practices Workshop offers educators a clear and practical foundation in effective assessment. Participants will explore the purpose of assessment in supporting learning, understand different types and formats, and learn how to design assessments aligned with learning goals. The workshop also covers the use of rubrics for objective

The Classroom Discipline and Management Workshop equips educators with practical tools and strategies to create a positive, well-managed learning environment. Using a clinic-style, hands-on approach, the workshop helps teachers analyze common discipline challenges by exploring their types, root causes, and impact on student learning. Participants will engage in interactive sessions

The Documenting Educational Practice Workshop is designed to support educators in thoughtfully capturing, analyzing, and sharing their teaching experiences. Through structured frameworks and evidence-based techniques, participants will explore methods for documenting their classroom practices in meaningful and reflective ways. The workshop emphasizes turning everyday teaching insights into well-crafted, publishable narratives

The Architecture of Spoken Language explores language as both a system of meaning and a dynamic act of expression, central to the Northstar Language Arts program. This seminar delves into the physiology of speech production and the performative nature of speaking, examining how our bodies and minds collaborate to create

In this session, we will explore Yves Citton’s ecology of attention, a framework that helps us understand the widespread challenges of distraction and inattentiveness in schools today. Rather than seeing attention as a purely individual skill, Citton views it as a dynamic, shared system influenced by social, cultural, and

Northstar is an institution that aspires to be more than its apparent purpose. A place both intentionally designed and organically evolving. It functions not just as a program, but as a living philosophy shaped by the people within it. Each year, this opening session invites us to reflect on Northstar’

Northstar’s annual pedagogical and learning symposium designed exclusively for Northstar educators. During the 2 weeks of TNF 2025, we will celebrate the craft of teaching through hands-on, reflective workshops where curiosity meets expertise in service of student learning. Together, we’ll explore innovative strategies, reflect on our teaching identities,

Bidding goodbye to the Class of 2025. Seeing you all head off on your next big adventure is exciting, and we know you are going to do great. We are sending you all the best for everything that comes next. Go make some incredible new memories. Sharing some wonderful glimpses

Sharing some beautiful glimpses of Northstar Chronicles - Tales of India, a major biennial celebration of stories through captivating dramas, and dances presented by our little learners at The Northstar Nest.

Continuing our poetic homage to the trees of Northstar, we present Bauhinia. A kingdom of trees in my school A sentinel of summer, Bauhinia A school of nations Algeria, Nigeria, Siberia I will take my leave from them Me and this Bauhinia My Bauhinia has leaves like camel feet Oh

Continuing our poetic homage to the trees of Northstar, we present Siris.  A giant Siris How do I see it? With my small Iris Giant like the gods of old Zeus and Osiris Have I seen one before, Perhaps that was a Cypress Many of these I love, these trees

Katha Sari 2024 was an incredible celebration of storytelling, culture and creativity at The Northstar School! From mesmerizing performances and heartfelt tales to vibrant art forms, the event beautifully showcased India's rich traditions. We’re deeply grateful to all the storytellers, artists, and attendees who made this event so special.

Sharing some wonderful glimpses of Katha Sari Art Exhibit. It showcases art as an integral part of the event. This curated exhibit featured various art forms, artists and trees of Northstar that served as an inspiration behind the Katha Sari event.

Being stuck at home due to illness can be so difficult. The story, 'The Post Office ' is about Amal, a little boy. He used his window to explore the world due to his illness. One day, a magical letter filled with stories and dreams arrived. Amal is on his

Jab Ali Bana Bajrang Bali is a story in the small village of Rampur, there is a big, old banyan tree that’s in trouble. Greedy humans want to cut it down, and all the animals are scared. Meet Ali, a clever monkey who believes that only a miracle can

Another delightful tale "The Talking Bird," about a toy that brings laughter and chaos will be presented by our learners at Katha Sari. A story about a bustling market and a colorful toy bird that repeats everything you say. What happens when Bebe takes the bird on a bus ride?

Introducing "Under the Neem Tree," a cozy story about village life. Imagine sitting under a big neem tree with your favorite grandma, listening to tales of a rural village passed down from generations. The audience will witness a heartwarming journey through Nainamma's storytelling about friendship, family, and the simple joys

Introducing "In the Kingdom of Fools," a fun story about a silly kingdom.  Discover the hilarious adventures of the kingdom's residents as they navigate a world full of unexpected twists and turns. Will they find a way to restore order and justice, or will the kingdom remain forever foolish? Find

Katha Sari at Northstar will bring together “river of stories” celebrating the rich story-telling tradition of India. The legacy of Indian art is as old as the traditions of storytelling. We are proud to showcase beautiful art from our ancient culture along with the stories.  Introducing one such story "The