The Nueva School's Innovative Learning Conference

Young children come to school interested in the English language and in understanding how the writing system works. Our students deserve accurate instruction that meets the learning styles of all learners and builds upon their natural curiosity. Structured Word Inquiry shows us that we can wonder about words just like other scientific concepts! Every word has a story, and it is the meaning of a word, not just the sounds, that holds the key to a word’s spelling. We can successfully go beyond simplistic CVC instruction from the start.

In this workshop, three early childhood teachers will present the programmatic planning, routines, and concrete experiences that have supported their efforts to implement Structured Word Inquiry in a meaningful, active, and playful way with young children.