Many educators understand that inquiry-based learning holds great potential but still need guidance to implement inquiry in their daily instructional practice. In this book, the authors provide a clear and concise approach to making inquiry-based learning a reality for any classroom. Discover why and how elementary teachers should adopt inquiry-based assessment and instructional practices to benefit their first- to third-grade learners.

Grades 1–3 teachers can use this book to:

Recognize how they can realistically and gradually integrate inquiry-based learning into their classrooms

Answer questions individually or with colleagues to reflect on their journey into inquiry-based learning

Read real-life accounts of inquiry in action across grade levels

Assess what effective reflection and sharing look like in grades 1–3

Access reproducibles that will help them with inquiry-based learning

Contents:
Introduction: About THINQ
Chapter 1: Getting Started—Inquiry-Based Learning With Elementary Learners
Chapter 2: Assessment and Evaluation—Understanding How Elementary Learners Are Doing
Chapter 3: Wondering and Questioning—The Heart of Inquiry
Chapter 4: Finding Out—The Investigation and Exploration Phase of an Inquiry
Chapter 5: Making Sense—Helping Elementary Students Synthesize, Consolidate, and Reflect
Chapter 6: Reflecting and Sharing—Pushing Learning to a Deeper Level
Chapter 7: Wrapping It Up—What Matters Most
References and Resources
Index