Children have access to more information than ever before. They can search for an answer in seconds, watch a video explaining almost any topic, or ask an AI tool to solve a problem for them. As access to information becomes...
STEM education has changed significantly over the past decade. It is no longer just about completing science experiments, building the tallest tower with popsicle sticks, or learning how to code a robot. While these activities certainly have value, today’s classrooms...
Fostering an inquiry-based classroom starts at the beginning of the school year. By starting the year with more guided inquiries, students can more easily adjust to an inquiry environment. They will become more open with their curiosities and more willing...
“The future doesn’t belong to students who can find the right answer. It belongs to those who know how to ask the right question.” Walk into almost any classroom today and you’ll see technology everywhere. Students collaborate in shared documents....
As inquiry-based teachers, we know our learners thrive when they are invited to explore rather than simply repeat. We see the spark when a child picks up a material, asks their own question, experiments, reflects, and shares their discovery. In...
In today’s interconnected world, international relations impact everyone, no matter where they live. It’s becoming clearer that issues like climate change, pandemics, and economic inequality require nations to work together to find lasting solutions. As we move further into 2025,...
All classrooms benefit from the inclusion of inquiry tools, resources, and routines. They encourage curiosity, exploration, and critical thinking, which leads to greater engagement and better understanding over time. Providing the right inquiry resources in the classroom can enhance inquiry-based...
A big part of inquiry-based learning is teaching students how to ask high-quality inquiry questions; they are at the core of inquiry. We’ve written several helpful guides about the importance of questions, how to teach students how to ask good...
Inquiry learning can be intimidating at first. It’s a shift from traditional methods of teaching to one that both teachers and students are probably somewhat unfamiliar with. If you’re new to inquiry learning, it can be overwhelming to know where...
Traditionally, bulletin boards existed as a place where teachers could hang student work and show off the progress in their classrooms. They acted as appealing displays to complement the work being done by students. These days, teachers are uncovering so...
With the summer in full-swing, now is a great time to immerse in play, fun projects, and family time. For younger children, the summer provides a great opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, involve themselves in projects around the...
AI has been a huge force in education for some time now, changing the way educators and students teach and learn. In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, teachers are constantly seeking new and creative ways to engage students and tailor...
Teaching math has slowly been evolving from a subject that, for many students, feels useless and trivial, to one that helps provide relevance and build important learning skills inside and outside of the classroom. Inquiry learning helps provide students with...
