#32: Who Says You Can’t do Inquiry in Kindergarten? Developing an Inquiry Mindset (with Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt)

Who says you can’t teach inquiry in kindergarten? This episode will have you checking your assumptions at the door. Many teachers not only believe that using inquiry-based, student centered-learning is only for the intermediate grades, but that it’s impossible in kindergarten. My superstar guest provides step by step strategies, highlights her favorite technological apps, and explains key lessons to explore inquiry within your classroom, whether you want to simply dip your toe into it or do a deep dive with your class. Get ready to be inspired! Rebecca is a Kindergarten Teacher in the Greater Victoria School District, on beautiful Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. She currently teaches French Immersion at George Jay Elementary School. She is passionate about incorporating inquiry practices with her learners. Rebecca also strives to teach using BC's First Peoples Principles of Learning, technology and Reggio Emilia style practices. Rebecca is the co-author of Inquiry Mindset with Trevor MacKenzie published in 2018. For more information visit her website rebeccabathursthunt.com or find her on twitter @rbathurst on twitter or @inquiryteacher on Instagram or my website smallactbigimpact.com and search for episode #32.