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
● What do you see?
● What do you think is happening?
● What makes you say that?
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/