{"id":16818,"date":"2024-01-17T14:44:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T09:14:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.toddleapp.com\/?post_type=resource_post&#038;p=16818"},"modified":"2026-07-09T13:41:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T08:11:47","slug":"documenting-ey-inquiry-with-floorbooks","status":"publish","type":"resource_post","link":"https:\/\/www.toddleapp.com\/learn\/resource-post\/documenting-ey-inquiry-with-floorbooks\/","title":{"rendered":"Documenting EY Inquiry with Floorbooks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The use of floorbooks (Claire Warden) emerges as a transformative pedagogical tool\u2014a captivating invitation, a shared canvas for exploration, and a reflective journey for both educators and young minds alike. 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