Yesterday morning, looking at the mixed nuts on the table, one of my sons noted that there were many kinds of nuts! He suddenly became interested in their shapes, the different kinds and started asking questions. After a good discussion, I suggested that we do a nut tasting.
This morning, to the bulk food store we went! The educator in me took advantage of the situation to create a mini inquiry to integrate a little learning in this March break week! We got ready, we chose appreciation criteria, we noted some questions, some findings and we picked our favorite nut. Of course, we could have done so much more … I see so many possibilities! But, hey, it is March break after all!!
I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
Interesting note : I left evidence of our learning on the patio door in the kitchen all day and, at dinner time, discussions started again. Without me saying anything, questions were revisited, explained, clarified. Veeeeery interesting, especially from my pedagogical stand point!
Let's capture those learning opportunities!
If you can read French, I invite you to read Tuesday's post.
This morning, to the bulk food store we went! The educator in me took advantage of the situation to create a mini inquiry to integrate a little learning in this March break week! We got ready, we chose appreciation criteria, we noted some questions, some findings and we picked our favorite nut. Of course, we could have done so much more … I see so many possibilities! But, hey, it is March break after all!!
I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
Interesting note : I left evidence of our learning on the patio door in the kitchen all day and, at dinner time, discussions started again. Without me saying anything, questions were revisited, explained, clarified. Veeeeery interesting, especially from my pedagogical stand point!
Let's capture those learning opportunities!
If you can read French, I invite you to read Tuesday's post.
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