Ideas for questioning and supporting students as they explore Language, Mathematics, Science, The Outdoors, Blocks and Building, Dramatic Play, Visual Arts, Sand and Water ; "Watch for" notes that support observation and documentation; Photographs that illustrate how children develop and learn as they play and inquire; Helpful tips for setting up and organizing materials and the environment to promote play-based inquiry; Case studies that show how projects can emerge and develop over time; A FREE website including customizable Line Masters, and suggestions for integrating technology into your play-based classroom.

For kindergarten classrooms.

Guiding principles -- Creating safe and responsive learning areas -- Exploring : language -- Exploring : mathematics -- Exploring : science -- Exploring : the outdoors -- Exploring : blocks and building -- Exploring : dramatic play -- Exploring : visual arts -- Exploring : sand -- Exploring : water.