Provocations are used at the beginning of new learning and are designed to ignite curiosity and inspire a deep engagement with the upcoming content. These learning engagement, questions, or experiences are meant to challenge students' thinking and stimulate their natural curiosity. By presenting intriguing scenarios or posing thought-provoking questions, provocations help students make connections between what they already know and new concepts they will explore. This approach not only makes learning more engaging but also encourages students to take ownership of their learning journey, fostering a love for learning and critical thinking skills that will benefit them throughout their education. 

PreK used mirrors and small parts to provoke their thinking about the features of their faces and bodies. KG2 have used questions to begin thinking about what makes a community, students recorded their thinking through words and pictures. Grade 1's provocation for their unit about wellbeing included a visit from Ms. Titi our school counselor who read a story about ways to 'fill their bucket' with positive things. Students were able to begin making personal connections to wellbeing in their own lives. Grade 2 began their inquiry into teamwork with different provocation challenges that involved working together as a team. Students began to think about how we work together and the skills needed. Grade 4 used images to provoke their thinking and used a visual thinking 'See, Think, Wonder' to begin their inquiry into Migration.