Kindergarten inquiry

Project/Inquiry Based Learning has been a passion of mine ever since I discovered it about 5 years ago. Since then, I have stepped out of my comfort zone and transformed the way I teach from a typical Thematic Based style through baby steps taken each year and with the help of an amazing on-line community of teachers with the same passion (you all know who you are!). My first baby step was taking themes and science/social studies standards and making them more student lead and project based…

Planning a water inquiry for kindergarten students is some of the most fun I have had. They had so much fun engaging in hands-on learning.

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Spark questions and wonders with these kindergarten inquiry ideas by setting up provocations for your students to explore.

You betcha! I love when someone who doesn't spend a lot of time in kindergarten walks into my room and when they see what the kids are doing, their jaw drops open and they say something like, "I can't believe that kindergartners are subtracting/writing poetry/doing research." We do so much more in kindergarten than we did even a few years ago, and visitors are often surprised at how much we challenge our little guys. It sure ain't your Grandma's kindergarten anymore! This happened to me a…

We spent lots of time identifying, describing, and sorting three-dimensional objects. Many of our families contributed to our 3D figures museum in the classroom. During the math inquiry our goal wa…

Learning about Inquiry in part one of this video series. Learn what a WonderWall is and how it is made and used in the classroom through this video series by Madly Learning. inquiry based learning | activities | projects | science | math | process | board

The Living Walls Project: Promoting student-centred learning, inquiry, action and reflection | SharingPYP Blog

This blog explores innovative teaching and learning strategies and pedagogies, especially in the PYP.

Inquiry centers and activities to explore flowers and seeds. Use inquiry based learning about plants with technology, hands-on learning and exploration.

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The BCTF Teacher Inquiry Project focuses on using pedagogical documentation to enhance student engagement, questioning skills, and communication through formative assessment. It emphasizes the image of children as capable learners and the importance of collaboration among teachers, families, and the community. The project highlights how ordinary moments can inform a co-constructed curriculum that deepens understanding and fosters meaningful learning experiences. - Download as a PPT, PDF or…

Ever wondered what the difference is between these student-centred methods of inquiry learning? Read on to find out what makes them different.

Inquiry centers and activities to explore flowers and seeds. Use inquiry based learning about plants with technology, hands-on learning and exploration.

One of our friends kept making kites during Thinking,Learning and Discovering Time. Before we knew it, making kites was a favorite pastime for many of them so I asked them if they would like to investigate kites. They were very excited! We started by finding out what they wondered about kites. Next, I set up an area where they could investigate try to find out some of these answers themselves. When they first started, they had trouble drawing the diamonds and triangles, but as time went on…

Create an invitation to learning to spark student interest and extend their learning. I go over the steps I take when putting together a center.

One sunny day in May, I had the honor of attending a heartwarming Project Based Learning exhibition at a local retirement home.