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Staying Curious in Transitional Kindergarten: What Inquiry Play Reveals About How Students Think

Staying Curious in Transitional Kindergarten: What Inquiry Play Reveals About How Students Think

Mar 11, 2026

By Lindy Olejniczak, PK–6 Content Specialist This past year, I was playing with my friend’s 2.5-year-old sons. The “game” started with bringing colored balls from a ball pit and tossing them to me. As I caught each one, I...

$Too Many Students Believe They’re Not “Math People.” Early Math Can Change That.$

Too Many Students Believe They’re Not “Math People.” Early Math Can Change That.

Feb 3, 2026

By: Dr. Kristin Umland, IM CEO and Cofounder A recent RAND survey found that the students who are the most likely to maintain interest in math are those who understand and enjoy it, feel supported, and see themselves as...

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