A practical guide to inquiry-based teaching for preschool and pre-K: how the inquiry cycle works, how to design invitations, the questions that open thinking, how to document learning, a ready-to-teach ramps investigation and six more invitations.
Teacher guide
Key terms
The inquiry cycle
Designing an invitation
Open-ended materials and safety
Questions that open thinking
Documenting learning
Access for every child
A sample week and FAQ
Complete lesson: Roll It! Ramps and Pathways, with key words, gestures and ideas by age
Six more invitations, each on a planning card (materials, prompt, what to look for, next time)
12 “I Wonder” question cards for teachers
Child prediction page and class ramp chart
Observation notes and a Plan the Next Invitation sheet
Learning story example and template
Child drawing page: My Idea
Family letter in English and Spanish with a materials reply slip
Ages 3–5 · for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten teachers
PDF + editable Word (.docx) · 8.5 × 11 in
Pairs with the Small Investigations collection
Want this as a live workshop for your staff, or customized for your school? Let’s talk!
License: one educator. See the Terms of Sale for details.
A practical guide to inquiry-based teaching for preschool and pre-K: how the inquiry cycle works, how to design invitations, the questions that open thinking, how to document learning, a ready-to-teach ramps investigation and six more invitations.
Teacher guide
Key terms
The inquiry cycle
Designing an invitation
Open-ended materials and safety
Questions that open thinking
Documenting learning
Access for every child
A sample week and FAQ
Complete lesson: Roll It! Ramps and Pathways, with key words, gestures and ideas by age
Six more invitations, each on a planning card (materials, prompt, what to look for, next time)
12 “I Wonder” question cards for teachers
Child prediction page and class ramp chart
Observation notes and a Plan the Next Invitation sheet
Learning story example and template
Child drawing page: My Idea
Family letter in English and Spanish with a materials reply slip
Ages 3–5 · for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten teachers
PDF + editable Word (.docx) · 8.5 × 11 in
Pairs with the Small Investigations collection
Want this as a live workshop for your staff, or customized for your school? Let’s talk!
License: one educator. See the Terms of Sale for details.
