Many of the children noted the growing process during which the appearance of the caterpillar changes drastically. To begin our inquiry we read The Very Hungry Caterpillar. As soon as the story was finished, we looked back through the book and asked the children to think about how the caterpillar changes in the story naturally this provided the context for questions and wonderings.
When we invite young learners to wonder, we encourage investigation and creativity, to explore new possibilities, ways of thinking and solving the problems of the world. Metaphorically, they really do start out like little caterpillars that grow and grow over time and then one day, when they’re ready they spread their wings and fly.” -Wonders in KindergartenĪt its core, inquiry-based learning in kindergarten is about asking essential questions. I can’t help but relate this experience to the uniqueness of teaching kindergarten and being able to learn and grow with the children. “The children experiencing the transformation of the caterpillars to butterflies was magical.
