By Parvana Guliyeva (PYP Coordinator for Early Years)
and Dean Fletes (EY Homeroom Teacher)
What word comes to your mind when you think about your primary school experiences?
Welcome & Provocation
Experiencing Inquiry-Create the tallest thing!!
Group 1- Legos, balloons, paper clips, colorful paper
Group 2- Straws and connectors, popsicle sticks
Group 3-Legos, magnetic tiles, one and tens place value blocks
Group 4- Markers, linking cubes, wooden blocks
The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for children aged 3 - 12 nurtures and develops young students as caring, active participants in a lifelong journey of learning.
Making the Connection: The PYP Framework
Nurturing Curiosity at Home
Encourage questions: Welcome your child’s “why” and “how” questions, explore answers together rather than giving quick responses.
Create a wonder wall: Keep a small board or notebook where your child can draw or write things they’re curious about.
Explore together: Visit parks, museums, markets, or nature trails, real-life experiences spark authentic inquiry.
Read and wonder: Read stories and pause to ask, “What do you think will happen next?” or “Why do you think the character did that?”
Model curiosity: Let your child see you exploring new things or learning something new curiosity is contagious!
Parents will
Understand what inquiry-based learning looks and feels like in a PYP classroom.
Explore the key elements of the PYP framework (concepts, skills, learner profile, action, and agency).
Recognize how inquiry nurtures curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning habits.
Reflect on how they can support inquiry and agency at home.
Resources
https://ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/