From Rigid Planning to Discovery: Let’s Talk About Provocations in Early Childhood

Watch Dana Alqinneh, M.Ed., Head of Pedagogy at Parent, and Sophie Steele, FS2 teacher, early childhood educator, and practitioner at a Curiosity Approach–accredited school. With over 6 years of hands-on experience in the EYFS, Sophie is known for her inspiring provocations, lovingly designed learning environments, and her deep belief in child-led learning.

What is covered:

• • What exactly is a provocation? Learn how it differs from typical “activities” and why it fosters authentic engagement.
• • Creating impactful invitations to play: Design simple yet powerful provocations that invite open-ended exploration.
• • The Curiosity Approach in practice: Shift from structured planning to responsive teaching—without losing sight of learning objectives.
• • The environment as the third teacher: Inspire awe through your space design—even on a tight budget.
• • Documenting the learning journey: Discover how to reflect on, capture, and share meaningful learning moments with families using the Parent App.