Last week we noticed an interest in our senses developing from our inquiry into reflections and light. The children were noticing their pupils dilating. A Halloween skeleton song sparked an interest in bones, and a week- long school-wide healthy schools challenge had us talking about healthy living. So this week, we co-constructed a doctor’s office…

A child’s natural curiosity can lead to the most amazing discoveries and learning through inquiry! Children age 3-6 years of age are not afraid to ask questions, and take chances. This makes this age group the most amazing of all to teach and learn with. Inquiry has always been a driving force in our planning…

Many people have been emailing us asking for the Flow of Our Day. We wanted to wait until we were sure of some changes that we have been making. As a school team, we had been finding our Outdoor Play time challenging. There were a lot of children sharing the outdoor space at the same…

An outdoor learning environment should inspire curiosity, exploration, creativity, discovery, physical activity, and meaningful play. Rich with plants, natural materials, and opportunities for open-ended investigation, it becomes an extension of the classroom where children can inquire, imagine, create, and connect with the natural world. Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces create a seamless connection between indoor and…

This year, we are adding a little something extra to our Literacy program. Last year, we attended an information session on the Sound/letter Chart developed by Dr. Brenda Miles and Dr. Virginia Frisk. It was Brenda’s enthusiasm for the program and the brain research behind it that made us consider trying it in our room.…

We consider ourselves so very, very lucky to be meeting so many inspiring Early Years educators through our Blog and Website. One of these amazing people is Betsy Reilly, a professor at the Faculty of Education at the University of Western Ontario. Betsy teaches pedagogy and curriculum in an Early Years specialization program. We are…

Now that the children are calmer and are playing more productively, we are able to relax and be present in the simple moments of discovery. It’s now easier to listen in with both our eyes and ears and pick up on the natural curiosity of the children. We are not being pulled away as often…

Inquiry driven learning can begin anywhere and at anytime. This particular learning experience began with a lovely lady named Dolores. Dolores has offered so much guidance, support, and interest to our program and and we are forever grateful. Dolores presented us with a box of honey combs and bee hives…or so it appeared. Her instructions…