Have You Ever Wondered?

Our classroom is inquiry based.  This means the interests of the students direct the topics we study.  All curriculum is covered, but in a more authentic way.  The students are more engaged and interested in the learning, because they themselves decided what we will study.

One site we like to use in our classroom is called Wonderopolis (www.wonderopolis.org).  This is a fun site that posts a different "wonder" or question every day.  You can also search through older "wonders" to learn more about a topic of interest.

I encourage you to stop by Wonderopolis once a week with your child and discuss a "wonder" together.  This will give you both a chance to learn, discuss and explore.  Oral language development is so important for children.  This website is a great tool for schools and families.

Take a peek to the right of this post.  You will find a new link called "Have You Ever Wondered?"  This will be updated daily with a new "wonder".  If you click on it, you will automatically be taken to Wonderopolis.  Please click, explore, discover and discuss these with your children.  You'll be amazing at how the interesting facts, ideas and questions you will find. :)