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Welcome to Inquiry in Practice.
Designed for primary teachers seeking structured approaches to inquiry and discussion.
Thoughtfully designed systems and tools to support inquiry-driven primary classrooms. Each resource is created to strengthen student voice, structured discussion, collaboration, and reflective thinking in Grades 2–4.
Grounded in inquiry principles and adaptable for IB PYP and beyond, these materials help teachers build confident communicators and independent learners through clear routines and practical classroom frameworks.
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Learning Conferences Framework | Student-Led, Collaborative & Teacher-Guided Con
A framework for understanding learning conferences and supporting meaningful dialogue between teachers, learners, and families. Includes the Conference Partnership Continuum, conference design guidance, reflection prompts, and student preparation tools.Learning conferences can be powerful opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and shared understanding between teachers, learners, and families.This resource introduces a clear framework for thinking about learning conferences, helping educators u
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects
Inquiry-Based Book Club | Student-Led Discussion | Grades 2–3
Inquiry-Based Book Club Framework Student-Led Discussion for Grades 2–3This inquiry-based book club framework supports meaningful, student-led discussion in Grades 2–3 classrooms. Designed for IB PYP and inquiry-centred settings, this resource helps students build communication skills, think critically, and engage deeply with texts. Instead of teacher-led comprehension questions, students learn to: • Build on one another’s ideas • Use discussion sentence starters • Refer to evidence in the te
2nd - 4th
Literature, Reading
Mediative Question Stems for Inquiry | Higher-Order Thinking (Gr 2–4)
Mediative Question Stems for Inquiry Classrooms | Higher-Order Thinking Prompts (Grades 2–4)Help students think more deeply with purposeful questioning. This resource provides a structured framework for designing mediative questions that strengthen student thinking, inquiry discussions, and reflective dialogue in Grades 2–4 classrooms. Instead of directing students toward answers, mediative questions invite learners to analyze, justify, reflect, and refine their thinking. Designed for IB PYP
1st - 5th
Not Subject Specific
Also included in: Inquiry Thinking Toolkit | Questions, Concepts & Reflection (Grades 2–5)
Inquiry Discussion Stems Freebie – Inquiry in Practice
Free Inquiry Discussion Stems for Classroom Thinking (Grades 2–5)Support deeper student thinking and meaningful classroom discussions with these Inquiry Discussion Stems. This free printable helps students build ideas, ask thoughtful questions, and reflect on their learning during inquiry-based activities. These sentence starters encourage students to participate in conversations, explain their thinking, and engage with others’ ideas. Perfect for inquiry classrooms, book clubs, project-based le
2nd - 5th
For All Subjects, Speaking & Listening
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Welcome to Inquiry in Practice.
Designed for primary teachers seeking structured approaches to inquiry and discussion.
Thoughtfully designed systems and tools to support inquiry-driven primary classrooms. Each resource is created to strengthen student voice, structured discussion, collaboration, and reflective thinking in Grades 2–4.
Grounded in inquiry principles and adaptable for IB PYP and beyond, these materials help teachers build confident communicators and independent learners through clear routines and practical classroom frameworks.
Teaching style
At Inquiry in Practice, teaching is grounded in the belief that children are capable thinkers.
My approach centres on student voice, meaningful discussion, and inquiry-driven learning. Rather than relying on scripted lessons or surface-level comprehension tasks, I design frameworks that help students build ideas together, ask authentic questions, and think deeply about texts and concepts.
I value:
• Student-led discussion
• Collaboration and shared decision-making
• Reflective classroom routines
• Flexible frameworks that grow with learners
• Learning experiences rooted in curiosity and purpose
The goal is not simply to complete tasks — it is to create classrooms where students listen carefully, speak thoughtfully, and learn from one another.
Resources are designed to support IB PYP and inquiry-centered classrooms, while remaining adaptable to a wide range of teaching contexts.
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