This article brings together effective practices for language development and concept-based inquiry to simplify some important principles all educators should consider.
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Igloo inquiry goes beyond mathematics
This article illustrates how a year 5 class built an igloo out of milk cartons while working on area and perimeter. When the roof collapsed, great learning occurred by not only discussing resilience, but also exploring how to rebuild the model.
Festivals and celebrations are part of life
This article shows how grade 2 students expressed themselves through a unit on celebrations. They inquired into celebrations and festivities and how they are connected to belief systems, cultures and human spirit.
Grade 5 investigation into drowning prevention
This article displays a grade 5 inquiry into how to act safely near aquatic environment under the transdisciplinary theme of “who we are”.
Acknowledging the Hundred Languages of Children
This article draws from learning that took place within the transdisciplinary theme of “sharing the planet”. Listening to learning within the context of the Reggio Emilia philosophy of the Hundred Languages of the Child resulted in a beautiful and authentic path traveled along this inquiry.
Mathematics is creative
This article illustrates a short inquiry into number patterns in kindergarten.