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Inquiry

Inquiry-based learning is a dynamic and emergent process that builds on students’ knowledge about the world.

Math

An inquiry approach gives teachers an opportunity to explore mathematical ideas with children while developing computational skills and conceptual understanding.

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The journey toward scientific literacy begins with instilling a sense of wonder and sparking students’ natural curiosity.

Offline Coding in Kindergarten

Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Kindergarten Teacher Carol Stephenson introduces her class to coding on a grid.

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This week we will be learning about migration with

This week we will be learning about migration with @SciShow! Did you know that birds enter a state called hyperphagia where fat stores are accumulated prior to migration to be used while traveling? Explore more through the link in the bio!
#WatchItWednesday

[Alt text: Eight black birds flying diagonally across the sky with a beige semi-circle that holds the text: #WatchItWednesday Learning about bird migration]

#inquirybasedlearning #playbasedlearning #exploration #avian #birdexploration #winterbirds

For this #MondayMathChallenge we are comparing the

For this #MondayMathChallenge we are comparing the freezing points of water and hand sanitizer! Measure equal parts of each into separate containers and place them in the freezer. What is your hypothesis for the freezing times? Test your prediction!

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#experimentsforkids #learningthroughplay #scienceclass #testinghypothesis #freezingpoints #inquirybasedlearning

Happy #KidInventorsDay! Today is a reminder that y

Happy #KidInventorsDay! Today is a reminder that you are never too young to make a difference! Challenging children to become inventors is an excellent way to ignite their natural curiosities! For inspiration check out the link in our bio!

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#playbasedlearning #naturalcuriosity #building #inventions #creating #creativeplay

Have you ever wondered how birds eat in the winter

Have you ever wondered how birds eat in the winter when snow is present? Winter birds are resourceful as they locate seeds, insects, and sap from trees to sustain themselves! For this #inquiryinspirationfriday consider placing a bird feeder in your community!

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#learning #outdoored #birds #winterbirds #learningthroughplay

This week's #MondayMathChallenge can be completed

This week's #MondayMathChallenge can be completed at home or in the cla TWITTER: This week's #MondayMathChallenge can be completed at home or in the classroom! Smartie Graphs encourage students to practice and develop their sorting and graphing skills simultaneously! For access to the lesson plan check out link in bio

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#playbasedlearning #smartiesgraph #learningisfun #maththroughplay #teachingathome #learningathome

On the final day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays it i

On the final day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays it is also #NationalMathematicsDay! Solitaire Pyramid is a team-building math game that children love to play in person and on @playingcardsio! Click the link in bio for the instructions and lesson plan

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#inquiry #mathfun #holidaygames #cardgames #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #mathskills

For the eleventh game of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays

For the eleventh game of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are challenging you to a game of 31! This game encourages students to take risks while practicing addition skills in a play-based environment! For more information on how to play 31 check out the link in the bio

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#inquiry #mathlearning #fungamss #cardgames #learningthroughplay #holidayfun

On the 10th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we ar

On the 10th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are playing a classic game suited for all ages! War motivates children to count, compare numbers and subitize. There are many extensions to add as kids grow! Head to our blog for all the details. Link in bio!

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Holidayplay #mathgames #holidaygames #cardgames #learningthroughplay #funtogether #inquiry

On the 9th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are

On the 9th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are showcasing the game 99! If you are looking for a fun and collaborative way to challenge your addition and subtraction skills 99 is the game for you! For the full lesson plan check the link in our bio or click here: http://bit.ly/3nEOPwk

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#inquirylearning #mathgames #cardgamesforkids #holidayfun #learningathome

Happy day 8 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays! 21 is an

Happy day 8 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays! 21 is an excellent way to improve arithmetic fluency, probability and strategic thinking skills! For further instructions on how to make this card game classic into an educational experience, click here: http://bit.ly/34qdeOD

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#learning #inquirybasedlearning #mathgames #holidayfun #playbasedmath

Welcome back to day 7 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays

Welcome back to day 7 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays! Golf will challenge your working memory and arithmetic - how low of a score can you get? For more information on how to play check out link in bio or visit here: http://bit.ly/3r6rkOT

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#inquiry #playbasedlearning #games #mathgames #cardgames #teacherresource

On the 6th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHoildays we are

On the 6th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHoildays we are halfway through our games! Children not only love playing Going for Gold but it also challenges players to practice their order of operations and mental math skills! For more view our blog by clicking the link in our bio or visiting here: https://bit.ly/37ZLJMR

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#holidayfun #mathgames #cardgames #learning #playbasedlearning #inquirybasedlearning #funforthefamily

On the 5th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are

On the 5th day of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays we are presenting you with Pentomino Battleship! Enhance your spatial sense and coding skills while defeating your opponent with this strategic thinking game! For instructions check out the link in our bio or head here: https://bit.ly/3qELlMo

@jackman_ics @oise.library @oiseuoft

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#inquiry #learning #playbasedlearning #mathgames #holidayfun #coding #codinglesson

Welcome back to day 4 of the #12PlaysoftheHolidays

Welcome back to day 4 of the #12PlaysoftheHolidays! If you're looking to practice your place value skills while having fun Closet To... is the game for you! This game can be played online and in-person! Click link in bio or visit here to find more from our blog: https://bit.ly/37ZLJMR

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#inquirybasedlearning #playbasedlearning #play #cardgames #holidays #learning #fun #parentresource #teacherresource #onlinemath #mathgames

We're back at it again with day 3 of the #12PlaysO

We're back at it again with day 3 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays! Today's game involves some creativity as we are challenging you to build your own board game! For inspiration, hours of fun and instructions follow along with Carol and check out link in Bio for our Youtube channel full of wonderful idea's!

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#inquiry #playbasedlearning #fun #boardgames #makeyourown #creativity #creativeteacher #funathome #learningresource #lesson

On day 2 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays, we are high

On day 2 of the #12PlaysOfTheHolidays, we are highlighting the game Mancala! This game involves ethnomathematics which recognizes the relationship between education, culture, and politics. For more information on how to play click on link in bio or visit here: https://bit.ly/3gtVfvE

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#inquiry #playbasedlearning #boardgame #learning #teacherresource #familyfun #inquirybasedlearning #holidayfun #holidaygames

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