Children's most powerful learning often begins with curiosity. A question. An idea. A material that invites exploration.

Inquiry-based learning flourishes when educators create space for children to investigate, test theories, revisit ideas, and make meaning through multiple forms of expression. In this webinar, we'll explore how the visual arts can act as a powerful connector across the curriculum, supporting communication, collaboration, problem solving, and deep thinking.

Drawing on examples from inquiry projects, including an exploration of paper as a material, we'll examine how thoughtfully chosen provocations can inspire sustained investigation and rich learning opportunities. We'll also consider contemporary theories, including New Materialism, to explore how relationships between children, educators, and materials shape the inquiry process.

Join us to discover practical ways to design open-ended investigations where curiosity drives learning, materials become active participants, and children's voices remain at the heart of the curriculum.

What you'll take away:

• Practical strategies for using visual arts to strengthen inquiry-based learning
• A deeper understanding of how materials can provoke thinking, exploration, and sustained investigation
• Greater confidence in designing open-ended, child-led learning experiences
• New perspectives on the relationships between children, educators, materials, and learning