An eleven-year-old girl peeks round the corner of the bathroom wall as she enters.Health10 minI'd rather have a full bladder than go to the school looMany children avoid the school toilets because they find them disgusting or feel uncomfortable there. Some even develop a fear of going to the toilet.
Rear view of an African-American father talking to a teacher about his son’s success at schoolSchool10 minHow can we improve the relationship between schools and parents?Fears and bad experiences can make it difficult for parents and teachers to work together. Advice from teacher Adrian Schranz.
Columns3 minHow I came to miss the class registerIn the past, people used to know who their child was going to school with. Our columnist regrets that this has declined significantly with the advent of school apps.
A smiling young girl holding a pencil and a notebook whilst sitting at her desk in a bright classroom. The concept of going back to school, learning, creativity and childhood education.Learning8 min«Anyone who is interested in a subject is intrinsically motivated»Children must be taken seriously and involved in decision-making processes; that way, they can learn effectively, says headteacher Ruth Huber.
Columns5 min«I'm really scared about changing schools»A new town, a new class, new teachers – 10-year-old Magdalena is really worried about starting at a new school. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Columns5 minThe Final Music Lesson: Resonance Sown and ReapedThe music lesson has come to an end: during the final lesson, Sibylle Dubs once again feels a strong connection with her pupils.
Just ask Sarah5 min«Having your period at the swimming pool – it's so embarrassing»Annika, aged 14, does not want to take part in swimming lessons whilst she is on her period. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
Children at schoolSchool4 minProtection from the heat is important for educational successWhen classrooms get too hot, concentration, health and the ability to learn suffer. Regulations are therefore urgently needed for the future.
Family5 min«My classmate thinks I've got a bad opinion of her»A misunderstanding is putting a strain on the friendship between Sophia (15) and her classmate. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
School3 minHappiness as a school subject: how does that work?Calls for happiness to be taught as a school subject are growing louder. The Technical Education Centre in Frauenfeld, Thurgau, has put this into practice.
Authority DossierSchool6 min«No child wakes up in the morning and thinks: ‹Today I'm going to act like an idiot›»How does the way difficult situations are handled change when a school operates according to the principles of New Authority? Regina Haller knows the answer; she has introduced the concept at her school.
A male student writing on a whiteboard whilst explaining a concept to his classmates at secondary school. A group of focused teenagers delivering a presentation whilst drawing on the board as their classmates watch intently. A teenage boy helping his classmates understand the solution to a geometry or arithmetic problem in the classroom.School6 minChildren shouldn't have to be afraid of making mistakesChildren learn better from their mistakes if we don't punish them, but instead stay connected, talk things through and offer guidance.
Photo of a teenage boy doing his homework at homeFamily4 min«I'm afraid to tell my parents about my poor grades»Twelve-year-old Simon is worried about disappointing his parents with poor grades. Youth coach Sarah Zanoni has some advice.
School5 minGrowing up safely in the digital worldTo ensure our children can cope with the ongoing digitalisation, three things are needed: support for parents, compulsory media education in schools, and political action.
School5 minWhat it takes to make schools fairerEducation is not something to be taken for granted, and a fair school system even less so. We must not forget this in any discussion.
School9 minThe start of the school year puts inclusion to the testFor inclusion to be successful when children move into primary school, clear structures and open communication are essential.
Columns5 minWhen musical fragrance notes cause nauseaDuring an internship, Sibylle Dubs had the brilliant idea of creating a triad of three different scents.
Multiethnic group of children sitting on the floor in a circle around the teacher and listening to a story. Discussion group of multiethnic children in the library talking to a woman. Portrait of a smiling Hispanic boy in primary school.School4 minReading means more than language acquisitionHow does reading promotion work in our schools? And what can parents do to support their children in language acquisition?
Columns5 minThe leaf horn with rollerbladesSibylle Dubs' music lessons also include drawing and crafts. This often results in wonderful creations – such as the leaf horn.
School classroom in blurred background without young student. Blurry view of primary school classroom with no children or teacher, with chairs and tables on campus. Back to school concept.School5 minA new classroom for a new learning cultureWhen planning new school premises, there is an opportunity to take account of changing forms of teaching and learning.
Columns5 min«Can we have a music shower, please?»The pupils of music teacher Sibylle Dubs love experimenting with unfamiliar sounds. Not only does it strengthen their listening skills, it also helps them discover new things about themselves.
A student concentrating and taking notes while working in a classroom with her classmates.School6 minWhen children open the button laterIt is the school's responsibility to nurture talent. That is why young people should only be grouped according to ability after upper secondary school.
Columns5 minThe power of the sensesMusic teacher Sibylle Dubs once again realises how crucial sensory experiences are in music lessons.
Smart woman teacher in glasses helping students with their schoolwork during a lesson in a bright classroom at schoolSchool5 minSchool assistants – what parents should knowNowadays, many classrooms are staffed not only by teachers, but also by teaching assistants. What parents need to know.
