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What is Inquiry Based Learning in Early Childhood?

Discover how inquiry-based learning can transform your early childhood classroom by fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and deeper student engagement. Learn how this inquiry-based approach complements a play-based pedagogy and create a more engaging learning environment.

Explicit Teaching, InvestigationsJanelle McArdle4 November 2024inquiry, inquiry based learning, early childhood, thinking skillsComment

The Power of Open-Ended Questions for Kids

Open-ended questions for kids are a great way to promote exploration and discovery in young learners. Find out how to use them in your classroom and get plenty of examples to help you.

Explicit Teaching, InvestigationsJanelle McArdle7 August 2023open ended questions for kids, open ended questions, play based learning, thinking skillsComment

Blog - Life in a Play Based Classroom

I’m Janelle and I’m here to help you implement an engaging, play based curriculum

that STILL has your children meeting academic standards and benchmarks!