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

What can we learn about ourselves and the community from the bees?

What can we learn about ourselves and the community from the bees?

Written by Sarah MacPherson Lead Teacher Sacramento Teaching Preschool Parkrose School District/ Preschool For All   In September 2022 I returned to preschool after teaching…Read More.
Suggest your own playful inquiry resources

Suggest your own playful inquiry resources

We’ve curated a collection of resources from our Teaching Preschools, Opal School and other curious minds for you to explore. We hope you use these…Read More.
Building a Chain Filled by Love

Building a Chain Filled by Love

FROM THE OPAL ARCHIVE: 02/2017 – Written by Opal School Teacher Researcher Lauren Adams In this story/video, the kindergartners and first-graders were exploring self in…Read More.