Why is wonder important?

Wonder encourages children to be curious, motivated and active learners. Children are born with an innate desire to explore, by facilitating this children can learn about the world around them and develop their own interests. 

 

• Wonder can help problem solving as children begin to consider ‘What if?’ and ‘why?’, developing their thinking and reasoning skills.

• Develops creativity and imagination. Wonder enables children to think beyond what they already know and develop their own ideas. 

• Supports language acquisition – Questioning and discussion with others improves vocabulary and improves communication.

• Builds confidence- When children’s ideas and questions are valued they learn that their thinking is important. 

• Fosters lifelong learning – When curiosity is nurtured from a young age, it can develop into a lifelong habit, encouraging individuals to continue learning enthusiastically throughout their lives 

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How do we nurture children’s wonder at Horfield Welly Pre-school?

• We understand children need to feel safe and secure to learn effectively, so place a strong emphasis on working with families to support children’s well-being. 

• We provide rich experiences through our carefully thought out environment and resources

• Our routine allows for extended periods of time to play and explore

• We provide regular opportunities for children to explore their local community and the natural world

• We use open ended questioning that scaffolds learning. E.g ‘I wonder what might happen if…?

• We value children's questions and ideas through our positive responses

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How will wonder be demonstrated by the children? 

Children will ask questions, explore and investigate the world around them. They will be watching closely, exploring using their senses, experimenting, wondering, noticing differences, repeating an experience and showing excitement about discovering something new.

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