As soon as kids enter school, it's crucial that they are motivated, interested in, and engaged in what they are learning. Students learn in multiple ways. They learn through observation, listening, exploration, experimentation, and questioning. Connecting new concepts to what they already know and storing them in long-term memory is another way students acquire new ideas. Understanding the purpose of their learning and its real-world application is also beneficial as students make real-world connections.
Play is a vehicle for learning. Our youngest students learn through meaningful play when implemented effectively. Children are inherently curious and move through the world in what might be described as an "inquiry stance" by exploring, manipulating, building, creating, wondering, and asking questions. I agree with
Fromberg, who said, “ We need to consider that young children learn in quite different ways than adults. They learn by comparing physical experiences, interactions with other people, and their feelings. They learn through their imagination. Play is what pulls together the logical and creative parts of the brain.” As a kindergarten teacher, I designed provocations where children had to think creatively, explore and investigate, solve problems, self-regulate, engage in the inquiry process, and share their learning with others.
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