Inquiry is about observing, experimenting, questioning and expressing unique ideas--exactly the skills artists, storytellers, inventers, and engineers use. The world is FILLED with objects that grab a child’s attention. Learn how those found objects can be catalysts to investigations and experimentation in a learning space. This lesson is filled with examples, strategies, and helpful curriculum tools to support an educator as they weave found objects experiences into the daily learning routine. (2 hours)
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Objectives
- WHAT? Define what found objects are and describe the benefits of incorporating them into an early care and education (ECE) or OST program.
- WHY? Describe the importance of inquiry experiences in a child's overall development.
- HOW? Identify facilitation strategies and environment decisions for a program that encourages children to discover, explore, and make mistakes.
- WHAT NEXT? Identify one step you can make to more fully embrace programming with found objects and one personal commitment you want to make to be a curious, lifelong learning role model for children in your care.
