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Have you sought out your marigolds? Are you a marigold for someone else?
Do you remember that perpetual sense of wonder we all carried with us as children? We were constantly asking questions and probing for answers to one after another of life's many mysteries. Why is the sky blue? What keeps airplanes up in the sky Are fire-breathing dragons real? Can I grow up to be Batman? This month, as we explore the idea of who we are as learners, we have to also take a dive into the corresponding disposition of curiosity.
Do you remember that perpetual sense of wonder we all carried with us as children? We were constantly asking questions and probing for answers to one after another of life's many mysteries. Why is the sky blue? What keeps airplanes up in the sky Are fire-breathing dragons real? Can I grow up to be Batman? This month, as we explore the idea of who we are as learners, we have to also take a dive into the corresponding disposition of curiosity.
Curiosity is something we all have-it's innate. The depth and breadth of our curiosity depend in part on our willingness as learners to embrace our childlike wonder as adults. With life's responsibilities, it can sometimes seem impossible to do, but if we know that learning is enhanced by curiosity and that both of these build our resilience, how can we not remind ourselves to ask all the questions!
Curiosity is something we all have-it's innate. The depth and breadth of our curiosity depend in part on our willingness as learners to embrace our childlike wonder as adults. With life's responsibilities, it can sometimes seem impossible to do, but if we know that learning is enhanced by curiosity and that both of these build our resilience, how can we not remind ourselves to ask all the questions!
Explore the resources below to help build up your curiosity muscles.
Explore the resources below to help build up your curiosity muscles.
Building a Case for Curiosity
Just in case your adult-self needs a bit more of a nudge in the direction of wonder and awe, here are a few more points for your consideration. Curiosity IS good for you!
The Many Ways to Foster Curiosity
Asking questions, doing research and investigation, exploring new ideas-these are just some of the many ways that we can foster and strengthen our individual and collective senses of curiosity.
“If you ask a child a question, they will generally learn for at least one day. If you teach a child to question, they will learn for a lifetime."
Resources for Wondering & Learning
Two great websites to visit...take a virtual field trip with your kids, grandkids, or any sprite-minded pal!
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