Using a critical inquiry curriculum is about teaching children to read the word and the world. Early childhood teachers apply this theory by helping children question events and texts they interact with in their communities. For example, teachers can help children understand why certain events happened, including whose voices may have been excluded. This helps young children learn about positions of power and how people can make changes to balance this power. Critical inquiry with children is important because they live in a world filled with injustices and need to discuss what they experience and witness. This type of curriculum involves looking carefully at power structures in the world, specifically how they relate to children's lives. In this article, the author shares insights and suggestions based on her discussions with 5- and 6-year-olds about an incident that happened on the playground, coupled with connections she made to Rosa Parks.