From Rigid Planning to Discovery:
Let’s Talk Provocations in Early Years
From Rigid Planning to Discovery:
Let’s Talk Provocations in Early Years
Join me, Dana Alqinneh, M.Ed., Head of Pedagogy at Parent, and Sophie Steele, FS2 Teacher, Early Years Specialist, and educator at a Curiosity Approach Accredited School. With over 6 years of hands-on EYFS experience, Sophie is known for her inspiring provocations, beautifully intentional environments, and deep belief in child-led learning.
What we’ll cover:
✅ What Exactly Is a Provocation?
Learn how they differ from typical “activities” and why they create authentic engagement.
✅ Creating Invitations to Play That Work
Design simple, powerful provocations that invite open-ended exploration.
✅ The Curiosity Approach in Practice
Shift from structured planning to responsive teaching without losing sight of learning goals.
✅ Environment as the Third Teacher
Inspire wonder through your classroom space (even on a budget).
✅ Documenting the Journey.
How to reflect on, capture, and share meaningful learning moments with families using Parent App.
What we’ll cover:
✅ What Exactly Is a Provocation?
Learn how they differ from typical “activities” and why they create authentic engagement.
✅ Creating Invitations to Play That Work
Design simple, powerful provocations that invite open-ended exploration.
✅ The Curiosity Approach in Practice
Shift from structured planning to responsive teaching without losing sight of learning goals.
✅ Environment as the Third Teacher
Inspire wonder through your classroom space (even on a budget).
✅ Documenting the Journey.
How to reflect on, capture, and share meaningful learning moments with families using Parent App.
