IB PYP Support Programme
Curious, confident learners from the very first inquiry.
The PYP asks young children to ask questions, research, take action and reflect, alongside secure reading, writing and maths. Spectrum supports both sides: skill-by-skill literacy and numeracy matched to each child, plus inquiry projects built around transdisciplinary themes, the learner profile and the approaches to learning. In the final year we help students plan, research and present their Exhibition with confidence.
- Ages
- 3–12 (PYP)
- Session length
- 60 minutes
- Format
- Small groups
- Start point
- Diagnostic and reading check
What students get
Literacy and numeracy
Diagnostic-led practice that links straight to Spectrum English and Maths Mastery.
Units of inquiry
Guided inquiry projects across transdisciplinary themes: ask, research, create and share.
Approaches to learning
Thinking, research, communication, social and self-management skills, taught explicitly.
Learner profile
Reflection journals and goal setting built around the attributes of an IB learner.
PYP Exhibition coaching
Choosing an issue, planning research, taking action and presenting with confidence.
Ready for MYP
A smooth move into MYP Year 1 with the criteria explained early.
Real materials, ready from day one
Every IB PYP Support Programme student works from original Spectrum materials, written by our teachers, printed for class and available online in the Spectrum portal.
- 10 unit and session packs
- 2 guides for teachers and parents
- 1 handbook or journal
- A student handout for every slide deck, with space for notes
- Answer keys and teaching notes for every teacher
Courses in this programme
Enrolled students and teachers open these materials in the Spectrum portal. Course materials are released in stages as the course runs.
| Course | Materials | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| PYP Programme Guide, Learner Journal and Parent Guide | 3 | 14 |
| PYP Units of Inquiry | 12 | 163 |
| PYP Exhibition Coaching | 8 | 105 |
| PYP 1 Mathematics | 13 | 312 |
| PYP 1 English | 14 | 349 |
| PYP 1 French | 15 | 335 |
| PYP 1 Social Studies | 15 | 344 |
| PYP 1 Sciences | 14 | 346 |
| PYP 1 Arts | 13 | 300 |
| PYP 1 Physical and Health Education | 14 | 349 |
| PYP 2 Mathematics | 14 | 313 |
| PYP 2 English | 15 | 350 |
| PYP 2 French | 13 | 336 |
| PYP 2 Social Studies | 13 | 345 |
| PYP 2 Sciences | 15 | 347 |
| PYP 2 Arts | 14 | 301 |
| PYP 2 Physical and Health Education | 15 | 350 |
| PYP 3 Mathematics | 15 | 314 |
| PYP 3 English | 13 | 300 |
| PYP 3 French | 14 | 337 |
| PYP 3 Social Studies | 14 | 346 |
| PYP 3 Sciences | 13 | 348 |
| PYP 3 Arts | 15 | 302 |
| PYP 3 Physical and Health Education | 13 | 300 |
| PYP 4 Mathematics | 13 | 315 |
| PYP 4 English | 14 | 301 |
| PYP 4 French | 15 | 338 |
| PYP 4 Social Studies | 15 | 347 |
| PYP 4 Sciences | 14 | 349 |
| PYP 4 Arts | 13 | 303 |
| PYP 4 Physical and Health Education | 14 | 301 |
| PYP 5 Mathematics | 14 | 316 |
| PYP 5 English | 15 | 302 |
| PYP 5 French | 13 | 339 |
| PYP 5 Social Studies | 13 | 348 |
| PYP 5 Sciences | 15 | 350 |
| PYP 5 Arts | 14 | 304 |
| PYP 5 Physical and Health Education | 15 | 302 |
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