A practical guide to nurturing curious, confident thinkers through everyday inquiry.
Inquiry is at the heart of how young children make sense of the world. When we nurture their questions and wonderings, we invite them to become active thinkers.
Notice what children return to, listen for their theories and offer materials that help them test ideas. A provocation does not need to be complicated; it needs to leave room for possibility.
Document the thinking, not just the finished product. Photos, children’s words and educator reflections help make learning visible.
SENSORY PLAYEncourage curiosity, language and problem-solving through hands-on exploration.
TEACHING IDEASWhy the developing preschool brain craves open-ended loose parts play, and how tactile exploration builds neural pathways.
TEACHING IDEASA practical guide for busy ECTs on using Claire Warden Floorbooks to capture children's voices, track inquiry webs, and co-create documentation.
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