Documenting EY inquiry with floorbooks

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The use of floorbooks (Claire Warden) emerges as a transformative pedagogical tool—a captivating invitation, a shared canvas for exploration, and a reflective journey for both educators and young minds alike. Imagine a space where curiosity is not just sparked but nurtured, where connections are made, challenges are embraced, and reflections are woven into the fabric of learning. 

Floorbooks go beyond mere documentation in the early years; they serve as provocations, igniting the flame of inquiry, connecting the threads of shared experiences, challenging conventional thinking, and paving the way for possible pathways of discovery. As educators embark on the journey of floorbook exploration, they find not only a visual record of children’s ideas but a dynamic tool to assess curriculum connections, ensuring that each page tells a story of collaborative learning and growth. 

Welcome to the world of floorbooks—an engaging portal where provocation meets collaboration, reflection intertwines with exploration, and every page holds the promise of the magic of learning.

Use this resource to:

  • Discover how floorbooks can be used to document inquiry
  • Explore what floorbooks look like through an educator’s eyes
  • Take steps to try out this approach in your learning space
Author
Lisa Kane
Director of Early Years Curriculum

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Lisa Kane
Lisa is a passionate early years educator, having found her way into the field after being fascinated by the rapid and wondrous development in the first years of her own children’s lives. Following these curiosities has taken her through a degree and post-grad in Early Years education, and clocking up over 20 years of hands-on experience in a variety of international school settings. Lisa believes that learning is co-constructed alongside the smallest humans, and is energised by the curiosity, awe and wonder they generate.
Documenting EY Inquiry with Floorbooks
The use of floorbooks (Claire Walden) emerges as a transformative pedagogical tool—a captivating invitation, a shared canvas for exploration, and a reflective journey for both educators and young minds alike. Imagine a space where curiosity is not just sparked but nurtured, where connections are made, challenges are embraced, and reflections are woven into the fabric of learning.  Floorbooks go beyond mere documentation in the early years; they serve as provocations, igniting the flame of inquiry, connecting the threads of shared experiences, challenging conventional thinking, and paving the way for possible pathways of discovery. As educators embark on the journey of floorbook exploration, they find not only a visual record of children's ideas but a dynamic tool to assess curriculum connections, ensuring that each page tells a story of collaborative learning and growth.  Welcome to the world of floorbooks—an engaging portal where provocation meets collaboration, reflection intertwines with exploration, and every page holds the promise of the magic of learning.