In this edition of THINQ, explore how and why elementary teachers should adopt inquiry-based assessment and instructional practices in the classroom. The authors provide educators with a doable approach to making inquiry-based learning a reality for any student. Gain clear steps to effectively and realistically implement inquiry-based learning to address the specific needs and learning stages of kindergarten learners.

Kindergarten teachers can use this book to:

Understand what inquiry-based learning looks like in kindergarten Recognize how to realistically and gradually integrate inquiry-based learning into classrooms Answer questions individually or with colleagues to reflect on journeys into inquiry-based learning Read real-life accounts of inquiry in action across grade levels Access reproducibles that will help with inquiry-based learning

Contents:

Chapter 1: It's All About the Wonder--Inquiry-Based Learning in Kindergarten Chapter 2: Wondering and Questioning--The Key to Inquiry Learning Chapter 3: Creating an Inquiry Environment--The Context for Learning Chapter 4: Negotiating the Curriculum--Co-Creating Learning Chapter 5: Documentation--Making Learning Visible Chapter 6: Inquiry Assessment in Kindergarten--Improving and Sharing Learning Chapter 7: The Heart of Inquiry in Kindergarten--What Matters Most Bibliography Index