Last week the Preps joined with our Grade 1/2 neighbours in a structured inquiry session. The five different areas of inquiry were:

Table 1 – Water Investigation

Guiding question: If I am really thirsty which container would I chose to drink from?

Table 2 – Vet dramatic play

Guiding question: How does vet Kerry help people to care for their sick animals?

Table 3 – Construction
Guiding Question: Can you build a house to save one of the little pigs from the big bad wolf’s huffs and puffs?

Table 4 – Book Investigations (Who sank the boat)

Guiding questions: how many animals can you fit on your boat before it sinks?

Table 5 – 3D Playdough Shapes

Guiding question: Can you create some 3d shapes?

Students were able to choose their preferred activity and settled quickly into their investigative task. They worked together and separately exploring the focus question and using the materials provided.

The experience of working on inquiry with another class was very successful and we now hope to extend the experience to include our Kindergarten students next term.

Gen Dorian