IB PYP Inquiry Cycle through ATL Skills Interactive Bulletin Board
IB PYP Inquiry Cycle through ATL Skills Interactive Bulletin Board
Unlock the process of inquiry AND connections with the IB PYP Approaches to Learning Skills through ANY inquiry with these vibrant Inquiry Cycle Learning Journey Display Posters, designed for Grades 1-3. These posters break down the core stages of the inquiry process and align seamlessly with both general inquiry cycles and also Kath Murdoch’s Inquiry Cycle. This flexibility supports your differentiated approach to teaching. Empower your classroom with these interactive tools, designed to foster reflection, collaboration, and critical thinking through the inquiry cycle! This set is ideally suited for lower grades. UK & USA spelling.
Choose which set you prefer, mix and match to suit the language and needs of your students.
Each stage includes thoughtfully crafted guiding questions to support students' understanding of the process through ANY inquiry as they navigate their learning journey. Plus, every stage is tied to essential IB PYP Approaches to Learning (ATL) skills, making the learning process more engaging, meaningful, and skills-based.
Enable Student & Teacher Agency in Planning
This resource includes a collection of skills cards that address the question, "WHAT SKILLS MIGHT WE NEED?" for every phase of inquiry. These cards serve as a visual and practical guide, helping students recognize and connect with the ATL skills they are developing.
To deepen student involvement, the set also features blank editable cards, enabling teachers and students to add their own skill suggestions and ideas as part of the inquiry process. This promotes flexibility and allows for personalized learning, enhancing student agency.
Co-plan & Co-create Success Criteria
This resource supports not just the inquiry cycle but also gives students the opportunity to co-create success criteria, reinforcing their voice in the learning journey. You will benefit from the structured yet adaptable format, helping you to weave ATL skills into everyday learning while nurturing inquiry-based thinking.
If youre looking for more skills-based inquiry tools, for lower grades, you may be interested in these:
And do check out the video on my blog, Developing Thinkers & Inquirers in the Early Years.
Enjoy!
Susan Powers
PYPteachingtools.com