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In an age of prepackaged toys, it is important to provide opportunities for young children to ‘tinker’ with a variety of materials.Loose parts, recycled and natural materials and a selection of tools enables the children to problem solve, experience failure, experiment with trial and error, 
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The students in Grades 3 and 4 have been on a journey of inquiry and discovery these last few months, delving into a variety of topics via a collaborative inquiry/project based dynamic. They have learned as much about themselves and what they are capable of 
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Today’s Inquiring Minds post comes from Mrs. Jane Black, Richland Academy’s Junior Kindergarten teacher.  Mrs. Black has captured the exuberance of the children as they explored outdoors. The children were ever so thankful for the ‘warmer’ temperatures and the bright sunshine that greeted them today 
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Richland’s SK children were fascinated by the discovery of ice and frozen snow pieces in the kindergarten playground.They began to collect different shaped snow blocks and pile them up in one area.  “We’re making a home so the animals can hibernate”, they shared.Other children immediately 
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What if you were told that for one hour a month, you could use your time to develop or research a project of your choosing?  That’s 10 hours of uninterrupted time to focus on something that really interests YOU! What would you do with that 
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The community of Richland Academy was entirely captivated by the school’s holiday concert last evening. Congratulations to all the performers on a truly inspirational celebration of the Olympics. The ideals of excellence, overcoming challenges, and honouring global friendship all shone through. From the impressive Olympic 
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Inquiring Minds is delighted to share this insightful post from one of Richland’s Prekindergarten teachers, Mrs. Lisa Abreu. A pencil, a ‘Writing book’ and an iPad set the scene for a child’s discovery to unfold.  As he opened his book to a piece of unfinished 
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The making of paper planes has taken off with frenzy in SK. It has even transferred to the home, as parents share with us their child’s delight.“Over the last few weeks J. has been engaged in making paper airplanes.  Over the weekend, he found every 
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“Research shows us that children, who know the names and shapes of letters when formal reading instruction begins, are more likely to experience success in learning to read than children who have had little experience with the alphabet. Children must become familiar with the symbols 
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Inquiring Minds is pleased to take this opportunity to feature this video of John Maeda, a Japanese-American graphic designer, computer scientist, academic, and author. His work in design, technology and leadership explores the area where the fields merge. Mr. Maeda is currently the President of 
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