Hello C’s Class,

Today I want to share with you all about the amazing presentation I went to this week. Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt… (AKA inquiry queen) is an amazing Kindergarten teacher!

So what did I learn? Well, inquiry based learning is so cool and fosters creativity and wonder in the minds of young children. Before this presentation I knew what inquiry was but not really how to implement it into a classroom let alone a kindergarten class! Basically there are 4 categories of inquiry. Structured, controlled, guided, and free! I love this model as it really outlines how you can progress through the stages through out the school year. Okay so more on Rebecca. She has the most open and creative mindset, and seems like she has such a kind heart. I love that she gets to know all her students and fosters a relationship with each of them in order for her to help them to decide what they wonder about so they can explore it as a class. Rebecca creates an open dialogue with her students that creates a safe and inclusive environment that is so inspirational! Her classroom is so amazing. There is so much provocation around the room that allows her students to wonder, explore, foster imagination, and so much more!

There is also so much alternative seating, quiet spaces and tables and carpets that would be so beneficial for all students. I love that her classroom is warm, inviting, and inclusive. The only down side is that she told us that she basically has paid for everything that is beautiful in here class… So there goes all my money… Anyways here’s some cute pics of the classroom and here is her insta because you neeeeeed to follow her! Go! Right now! I will wait…. Also here is her book that is publish and that I just bought off amazon!

Anyways, that is all for today!

XO