Deeper learning reflected in our Kindergarten wonder wall. #prsd8

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Curiosity is essential to student engagement and learning. Students who ask questions take ownership of their education and learn how to problem solve. The following are three strategies to increase student curiosity and engagement: a wonder wall bulletin board display, curiosity jar, and a curiosity journal (wonder journal). Get started right away with the free printables included!

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Bulletin Board Idea {Wonder Wall}

The first school I taught at was an IB (International Baccalaureate) School. The primary IB program is big about asking questions to guide the students

Hi there, As a PYP teacher, our wonder wall is a big part of the classroom. Here are some different ideas of ways to create a space for displaying the students' questions in your room. This is my wonder wall. It was very quick to make. I just cut out some thought bubbles, laminated them and then the children stick up their questions on post-it notes. I LOVE this one with the children's photographs. I bet they enjoyed doing those thinking faces! Thanks to We Are Teachers for sharing it on…

A wonder wall is an inquiry based learning activity that encourages curiosity in the classroom. When a student has a question, I hand him or her a sticky note to stick up on the thought bubble on the wall, research it, and report back to the class.

Wonder Wall. Create one before the start of a new unit then at the end see how many questions were answered and any new wonderings the students have. Image only