Wonder Web - Reflections Template

Designed to honour authentic voice and curiosity, it begins with a spark—often a spontaneous observation or question—and branches into sub-questions, peer dialogue, creative expression, and evidence of exploration. Educators use the Wonder Web to scaffold learning, link to EYLF outcomes, and reflect on children’s emotional and cognitive engagement. It’s especially powerful in mixed-age settings, where collaborative inquiry fosters deeper connections and shared meaning-making. By capturing children’s words, drawings, and play-based investigations, the Wonder Web becomes both a documentation tool and a celebration of agency, imagination, and emergent learning. The following template includes: 

• Central Wonder 
• Sub questions 
• Children's Theories 
• Evidence 
• Curriculum Links 
• Next Steps 

Note for Educators:
This Wonder Web is a sample template designed to inspire and support child-led inquiry documentation. It is not mandatory, nor intended as a one-size-fits-all approach. Educators are encouraged to adapt, modify, or create their own formats based on the unique needs, voices, and contexts of their children and learning environments. Professional discretion, cultural responsiveness, and pedagogical alignment should guide all documentation choices. The goal is to honour authentic child voice and inquiry in ways that feel meaningful, manageable, and emotionally safe for both children and educators.