Sample Investigations

Classroom investigations are at the core of what we do at TCS and form the heart of our curriculum. These investigations begin with the children’s own questions, ideas, and curiosities, and unfold through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and discovery. Teachers carefully observe, document, and guide the process, helping children deepen their thinking while keeping their voices at the center.

At the close of each investigation, teachers create presentations like the ones you see here. These documents capture the children’s work—their words, drawings, constructions, and reflections—and make their learning journey visible. Sharing this with families not only celebrates the children’s accomplishments, but also invites parents into the process, strengthening the connection between home and school.

A young child looking through a wooden slat, holding it with one hand, partially obscuring their face.
Close-up of a child's hands holding a rock, with text overlay reading 'I Hear Something: An Investigation from a 3-year-old class.'
A young girl sitting at a table with stamping and coloring supplies, playing with rubber stamps, and the words 'Printmaking & Duplication' at the top of the image.
A young child casting a shadow on the wall that resembles a person holding a balloon, with the shadow creating a silhouette of a person holding a balloon.
Children's drawing of pens or markers on small pieces of paper, displayed on a clipboard with a handwritten label 'Messages' at the top.
An aerial view of a modern rooftop park with winding pathways, green spaces, and circular architectural structures, with the caption 'Transforming Spaces'. Below, children’s wooden toys and models are displayed on a table, with the caption 'The children of TCS help design Rotary Park'.