Playful Inquiry

We’ve curated a collection of resources from our Teaching Preschools, Opal School and other curious minds for you to explore. Use these image, stories, tools, videos and articles as sparks of inspiration! This collection is intended to invite you to to think alongside us about what happens when you put these two big ideas - play and inquiry - together within classroom communities?

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Honoring Children’s Stories: Making Himbasha Together

Honoring Children’s Stories: Making Himbasha Together

Co-Creating a Caring Community

Co-Creating a Caring Community

Introducing Partner Explore

Introducing Partner Explore

Introducing Partner Explore (excerpt from the Field Guide Chp.5) Partner Explore is a workshop approach that focuses directly on creating a community of learners by…Read More.
Culture Makers + Word Breakers

Culture Makers + Word Breakers

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and administrator Tara Papandrew The language we choose in our teaching changes the…Read More.
The Rights of Bugs

The Rights of Bugs

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 04/2019 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and administrator Tara Papandrew One of our goals for all students in our…Read More.
The Principles of Playful Inquiry

The Principles of Playful Inquiry

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 09/2012 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and pedagogical director Susan Harris MacKay To learn more or connect with Susan…Read More.
Getting Started with Story Workshop

Getting Started with Story Workshop

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 09/2018 – Written by Opal School teacher researcher and pedagogical director Susan Harris MacKay To learn more or connect with Susan…Read More.