Make research fun, visual, and developmentally appropriate for your youngest learners with this step-by-step Primary Research Project Guide. Using the Independent Investigation Method (IIM) adapted for grades K–2, students will explore exciting topics, ask meaningful questions, and share what they discover—all in a way that’s simple, structured, and engaging.
What’s Inside:
✅ Step-by-step process for guiding primary research:
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Choosing a Topic – Use pictures, books, or a choice board to spark curiosity.
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Setting a Goal – Students form 2–3 simple “I want to know…” questions.
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Doing the Research – Learn from read-alouds, short videos, fact sheets, or picture walks.
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Organizing Materials – Use webs, T-charts, or picture sorting to group facts.
✅ 16 Ready-to-Go Topics for Young Researchers
From “Why are school buses yellow?” to “How do penguins stay warm?”—these kid-friendly questions make inquiry accessible and fun!
✅ Graphic organizers, sentence starters, and picture supports to scaffold every step.
Why It Helps:
✔️ Builds early research and inquiry skills
✔️ Strengthens critical thinking and curiosity
✔️ Provides structure while keeping it developmentally appropriate
✔️ Supports literacy, science, and social studies standards
How to Use It:
- Whole-class projects (researching one topic together)
- Small group or partner research
- Independent exploration for advanced or gifted primary students
- Enrichment or cross-curricular projects in science/social studies
➡️ Download the IIM Primary Research Project Guide & Process today and help your students become curious little investigators—one big question at a time!
