Outdoor inquiry kindergarten

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The kids have started noticing signs of fall! They had started bringing me leaves, so I knew it was time to start investigating Fall! I started out by asking what they wondered about Fall. They came up with some very good questions! We posted the questions on our inquiry wall. This wall will grow as they wonder new things and answer the questions! I set out some provacations about Fall to see what they would notice. On our look closer table, I set out fall leaves and colored water to see…

A few weeks ago, a few students started to be very curious about the rocks found in our playground. During our time outside, they were constantly searching for rocks, getting great pleasure out of noting their various attributes and characteristics. They started to bring the rocks into class and share the stories with their classmates. We had many recyclable containers in class, and soon they were using them outside for their rock collecting. This created a bit of a rock frenzy, and many…

Children learn nest building using loose parts and straw bales to better understand the design and purpose of nests.

SC.1.L.14.1 Make observations of living things and their environment using the five senses.--Students will go on a nature walk to observe the world around them. The teacher can choose to use all five senses or focus in on a specific sense each time, like a listening walk. Students will come back to the class and record what they observed.

The kids decided they wanted to learn specifically about ladybugs, spiders, butterflies and bees. After finding out what they knew and won...

When teaching in an inquiry-based program, kindergarten science can be challenging in one way (no planning ahead) and incredibly freeing (following the interests of my students). I have to be constantly attuned to what my students are questioning and wondering about and then act on what I hear.