The Curiosity Curriculum: Inquiry and Project Learning for Young Children

When / Where

22 Jun 2026 – 23 Jun 2026
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Asia/Singapore

Children are naturally curious about the world around them. When educators recognise and nurture this curiosity, learning becomes deeper, more meaningful and more engaging. The Curiosity Curriculum: Inquiry and Project Learning for Young Children workshop explores how teachers can transform children’s questions, interests and observations into rich learning experiences.  Inspired by the philosophy of the Reggio Emilia approach and contemporary inquiry-based practices, this workshop introduces educators to strategies that place curiosity at the heart of the curriculum.

Participants will explore how thoughtful observation, meaningful provocations and open-ended dialogue can spark investigation and encourage children to think, question and explore.

Across two interactive online sessions, teachers will learn how to design environments that invite exploration, support children’s thinking and guide investigations that emerge from children’s ideas. The workshop will also introduce the Project Approach as a way to extend children’s interests into deeper inquiry and collaborative learning experiences.

Through examples, discussion and collaborative planning activities, participants will gain practical strategies for implementing inquiry and project-based learning in their classrooms.

By the end of the workshop, educators will be equipped with tools to design curiosity-driven learning environments where children become active thinkers, investigators and co-constructors of knowledge.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of curiosity and inquiry in early childhood learning.
  • Recognise how children’s interests and questions can lead to meaningful investigations.
  • Design classroom provocations that stimulate curiosity and exploration.
  • Facilitate project-based learning experiences that deepen children’s thinking.
  • Support children’s critical thinking through dialogue, observation and reflection.

Outline 
Day 1: Awakening Curiosity and Inquiry

  • Understanding the curious nature of young children
  • The teacher as observer and listener
  • Inquiry-based learning principles
  • Designing meaningful provocations
  • Creating environments that invite exploration
  • Planning curiosity-based learning experiences

Day 2: From Curiosity to Investigation

  • The project approach in early childhood
  • Turning children’s questions into investigations
  • Supporting critical thinking and dialogue
  • Planning inquiry projects
  • Collaborative curriculum design
  • Reflection and classroom implementation strategies

Presenter’s Profile
Patrick L. is an internationally respected trainer, mentor, and curriculum specialist known for transforming teaching practice and elevating professional standards across schools and organizations. With over 26 years of distinguished experience in Early Childhood Education, he has extensive experience working with teachers and children innovating and applying inquiry projects.  He holds a Master of Arts in Education from Birmingham City University, blending strong academic grounding with deep, real-world leadership experience.

Renowned for his dynamic, engaging, and practical training style, Patrick has delivered a wide range of professional development programmes for teachers, school leaders, and parent communities. His expertise covers curriculum implementation, professional communication, leadership presence, service excellence, campus tour facilitation, and organizational culture-building. He has conducted trainings internationally across London, Australia, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, India, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Driven by a deep belief in educators as thinkers, researchers, and leaders, Patrick brings clarity, inspiration, research-informed practice, and strategic insight to every engagement—empowering early childhood professionals to teach with greater confidence, purpose, and impact.

Methodology
This workshop adopts an interactive and reflective professional learning approach, combining short conceptual inputs with collaborative discussion and practical planning activities. Participants will explore the principles of inquiry and project-based learning through examples, guided reflection and small-group breakout sessions. Teachers will engage in hands-on tasks such as designing provocations and planning mini project investigations that can be implemented in their own classrooms. Real classroom scenarios and case examples will be used to connect theory with practice, enabling participants to analyse children’s thinking and consider strategies for extending inquiry.

Through dialogue, reflection and collaborative design, participants will develop practical tools to support curiosity-driven learning and inquiry in early childhood environments.

Target Audience
Teachers, curriculum specialists, leaders, administrators and other school staff that support students ages 2 – 8.

Fees
1 person: SGD397.00 (USD317.00)/person
2 to 4 person: SGD372.00 (USD297.00)/person
5 person & more: SGD327.00 (USD267.00/person)
E-certificate will be issued

Platform
Zoom
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Other Details
Duration: 2 days, 6 hours
Closing Date: 15 Jun 2026

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