7: Finding Inspiration in Inquiry-based Learning

How to make a real difference in the lives of children you teach. As we come to the close of 2023, I encourage you to start pondering how you as an educator truly impacted the lives of children in your care. And what about you? Did you grow? Are you just going do the same things next year as you did this past year? Or are you going to challenge yourself this coming year to try something a little different, to take a bit of risk, to have a go and get a little uncomfortable? We cannot grow or learn without some discomfort. We all know how challenging learning something new can be, but also how rewarding it is. And so for next year I invite you to join me in embracing a new challenge. Let’s not be so hung up about sticking to curriculum programs, but let’s focus on the strategy like inquiry, that really excites children and gives them ownership over ...