Insight on Inquiry: Starting the Year in Kindergarten

This video offers a great example of how inquiry-based learning can come to life in an early childhood classroom through a year-long exploration of “mini beasts” like bees, snails, and worms. The teacher creates a rich, hands-on environment where students’ curiosity leads the way, using real-world experiences like watching bees on flowers or snails crawling on their hands to spark questions and ideas. Through open-ended visuals, drawing activities, outdoor discovery, and even a visit from local beekeepers, the kids engage deeply with the topic while developing observation skills and scientific thinking. Teachers interested in inquiry-based learning will appreciate how the educator supports different learning styles, tracks students’ growth over time, and connects classroom work to the broader community in meaningful ways.