It all started with the question, “Who do you like better, Messi or Ronaldo?”
Noticing their interest and passion for soccer, Mrs. Knight asked her students in Willow if they’d like to start a study group on soccer. The students were very enthusiastic about the idea.
The group started by creating a survey: Messi or Ronaldo? Together, they brainstormed options, wrote them down, and used clipboards to collect responses from classmates, students in the outdoor garden, and teachers. As they tallied and compared their results, they began to see how surveys can help us learn from others. At the time of writing, Messi is in the lead.
From there, each child began to ask their own questions about soccer and wrote them in their journals. Questions included: “Who is the most famous goalie in the world?”, “How many clubs does Messi play in?”, and “How do they not get hurt in soccer?”
The group worked with Mrs. Knight to find answers. Through these experiences, the children are not only learning about soccer—they are learning how to find answers to their questions. They are discovering that information can come from many places, such as books, videos, and technology, and that sometimes finding an answer takes persistence and trying more than one approach.
During their Reflection Meeting, the students proudly presented their findings to the class, sharing both their survey results and what they had learned through their research.
It is always exciting to watch our students follow their curiosities, building confidence in asking questions, researching, and sharing their discoveries.