In a large mixing bowl combine…
A whole cup of CURIOSITY
(I am a child, I am naturally curious)
A dash or three of RELEVANCE
(I learn best when what I am learning is meaningful to my own experiences in the physical world)
A pint of INTEREST
(I am most motivated to learn when I am engaged and interested in the topic at hand)
A good dose of VARIETY
(I like to learn things in lots of different ways)
A smidgen of PURPOSE
(I like you to know that I can be helpful)
A heaped tablespoon of PROBLEM SOLVING
(to really get me thinking)
A litre of ACTIVE, HANDS ON DOING
(it is through active interaction with objects, places and people that I acquire knowledge)
And more than pinch of PLAYFUL FUN.
Stir together with…
TIME
(to explore, experience, grow and mature)
An INTERESTED ADULT
(to guide, pose challenges and push my thinking further)
And FRIENDS to learn alongside
(sharing with others helps to reinforce my own learning)
…and you have a RECIPE FOR LEARNING!
Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.
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