Energy in the Garden

In planning an inquiry-based science curriculum for small children, it is important to remember that they see the world through their own egocentric and very unique eyes.  This photograph of one of our Peabody "sun queens" illustrates this very well. We must begin where they are, to ACCESS their knowledge base.  Inquiry-based science activities begin to open their eyes, to CONSTRUCT their knowledge base.  Because children learn in different ways (kinesthetic, visual, auditory, and more), inquiry-based and interdisciplinary curriculum allows the child to direct his/her own learning. A wide variety of experiences ENRICH  their knowledge base and encourage their CREATIVE EXPRESSION.