The weather was mild, so we pulled on our snow gear and We headed out to the bush equipped with a few snow shovels and some “musts” for our snowman. We commented on all the changes in the bush that the snow has brought. We all worked together rolling snowballs and making our snowman. The chipmunks were chirping in the distance.
I have really enjoyed sharing resources with you…resources that I just treasure!
It is my hope that I have either… ignited a thirst for inquiry based learning or have helped you better understand and manage inquiry and project based learning. It sure helped me!
I chose a water lily at the beginning of the journey. I, like the water lily reached deep down to the bottom of the pond to form an anchor and opened up as a beautiful, fragrant bloom!
I am submitting my work for my course now…but keep peeking in as I want to continue adding surprises of our learning together! 🙂
Enjoy! The Mobile: Reggio-Inspired Kindergarten Project The College School
Growing Minds by Carol Copple is choc full…a collection of readings outlining important dimensions of early cognitive development! It is a naeyc item. There are lots of charts to check out! Carole takes you on a journey starting with relationships in infancy, self-regulation in preschool and kindergarten and complex thinking skills in primary.
Inquiry is about questions…but the children need a chance to get to know the thing…notice, wonder, and explore…as children explore, they will ask questions… their explorations lead to new questions and new investigations. WOW!
A neat white board interpretation!
A Place for Wonder by Georgia Heard & Jennifer McDonough
Wonder is contagious! This resource celebrates curiosity! Suggestions for using nonfiction ooze out the sides of this book. Giving children time to explore their world, ask questions, and pursue those questions that matters most to them, lets children know we value their curiosity outside the classroom as well as inside. Why… is a word children use early in life!
I love each of these statements:
Lead you where the learning is, then stand back and watch the magic happen!
I am simply a guide on the journey!
Project based learning works…and it works for all kids!
A Place of Wonder 