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 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!

I have been thinking of my Blog today and thinking of sharing this book with you. One day a few years ago, a Gramma of one of my students arrived at my classroom door with a gift.
I opened the gift, finding Mrs. Spitzer’s Garden.
It is a gift I will cherish forever!
Without giving it away, envelope yourself in this great read.
Isn’t this what we want to create for each child?

Building on children’s natural curiosity is key. Children explore and discover to make sense of their world around them.
I just love this resource! It is a must have foundation- building children’s understanding of the world through environmental inquiry.
I love this quote, “That moment where the learning lives.”
Being a careful observer and listener and paying attention to children’s questions is an effective way to begin an inquiry. The role of teacher is not as expert but one as teacher as facilitator. Scaffolding children’s learning helps children to feel successful as learners.
This resource is so well laid out, it will assist you in building
a great foundation to your many questions around inquiry-based learning.
Nurturing a sense of wonder is a gift to last a lifetime. The joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in provides many
opportunities for children to genuinely investigate their own questions about the world. CURIOSITY IS CULTIVATED!