Curious Kids Learn

Relationships and community. That is what makes the world go round AND it is what ignites learning. Here are some ways we facilitate this in our family

1️⃣Find classes and activities lead by adults with like-minded philosophies. Griffin's Ukulele teacher is not focused on how great a Ukulele play Griff could be. He is focusing on making 30 min of music together fun and interesting.

2️⃣Enter your community as often as possible. Let others share their passions and knowledge. Get to know the people who are experts in the things you and your kids want to know...and invest the time to get to know who they are beyond their jobs.

3️⃣Learn things together. Even if it is something you know, watch the video, read the book, do the activity with your child and try to see it from a different point of view.

4️⃣Let children work. It is so easy to say "no" because you can do it faster or better. I get it. But the more children make helping a habit, the more they will take responsibilty for automating taking responsibility for themselves and their community.

5️⃣ Leave space for children to have relationships and work through conflict on their own. Offer guidance but let the building and potential repair of relationships be theirs,

Any reason to build a relationship or connect to others is going to produce great results for our kids.