Cultivating Curiosity in Children

Steven Brubaker May 4, 2018

Curiosity is a desire to know, an eagerness to learn. Mr. Brubaker gives ideas and examples about how to create a classroom atmosphere that moves away from boring to one where students experience the thrill of learning.

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