Family Inquiry Like many of you I am working with children and family to create a community in our classroom. I use a few tried and true strategies to accomplish this important goal. These strategies all contribute to our classroom community and includes Inquiry Work. Structured Talk Peppered throughout the day I intentionally plan structured talks. These conversations help children learn to think more deeply, listen to each other and encourage conversation. These include: Think Pair Share, Turn and Talk, Interactive Read Alouds, Conversation Circles (eliminate raised hands). Related skills that can develop through structured talks  are opportunities for students to develop strong communication habits and include: Active listening Empathy and understanding Respecting personal boundaries Nonverbal communication Conflict resolution Play I invest a lot of time for free exploration and playful learning. The emphasis is on the process and providing generous amounts of time for thinking,......

I have uploaded shared my google slides. If you are interested in connecting with families using a Reggio Inspired teacher lens then this may be of interest.  Follow the link to access my slides  Family...