Space-When six year olds get to show their compassion and take action.

April 22, 2011

The story so far… The children have been fascinated by space since August. http://blogs.yis.ac.jp/pagez/category/space-children-generated-inquiry/ (This is all the blog posts about space). So we have made a stop animation film about Mars and a book to go with the film. Next week we will be making the audio recording for the book, yes it is [...]


Space-The continuing journey.

April 21, 2011

Imaginative play and the children’s self-generated space inquiry-incorporating new students. It seems that three weeks off school and an earthquake have not stopped the passion for the space inquiry. The new children have been drawn into the play scenario. I have found it absolutely fascinating to see the children go back to previous play ideas. [...]


Constructing Meaning- When a six year old makes their own computer.

April 21, 2011


KP-Number Boggle

February 25, 2011

Children make their own video of how to do a number boggle.


How can Kindergarten children research if they are only just learning to read?

January 28, 2011

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Kindergarten show research skills from books.


Why would you let children pursue their interests. What about teaching them the facts they need?

January 26, 2011

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Following a child led inquiry.


How is my child doing with their writing?

December 13, 2010

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Children collaborating to plan a party. Applying writing skills.


This is just your opinon about learning, what do the experts say?

December 9, 2010

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You have your opinion but what are experts saying about how children learn. I want my child to be learning in ways that will make them successful adults.


KP beyond the classroom, beyond the world and into space.

November 5, 2010

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How good is your child at writing? Can they apply what they learn? Can your child find the best solution for spelling unfamiliar words and get into space by home time?