The key driver of any learning is curiosity. It is his inherent, instinctive desire that leads a youthful mind to the question why, to the inquiry how, and to an endeavor to explain the world. It is the best gift we could bestow upon young learners to foster this original feeling of wonder and so prepare them, in later life, for a life of intellectual stimulation and exploration. Here, at Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready, the stimulation and maintenance of children’s interest is not one of our objectives; it is the core principle on which our whole educational policy is anchored. By using the personal, one-on-one method of Kinder Ready Tutoring, we will take the ordinary and mundane moments of life and make them subject to enquiry, so that the process of a child heading to kindergarten is filled with excitement, relevance to them, and the beginning of what can only be termed as a heightened sense of love with the process of learning.
The Kinder Ready Elizabeth Fraley mission statement is very straightforward: to open the children to various methods of learning so that they can find out what interests them. This mission is one that is very explicit in the development of curiosity. We initiate an environment replete with various stimuli and opportunities. The learning in a Kinder Ready Tutoring session is not a transfer of information, but it is an active exploration. A teacher may show a narrative, a practical experiment of science, a music activity and an artistic undertaking all around one theme. This multi-sensory style is to make sure that each child, no matter what their main mode of learning is, has a channel to the subject that interests them. The task of the tutor is to follow closely, and to see where the child has an interest–whether it be the life cycle of a butterfly, or the progression of a song, or of a simple machine, and to pursue the lead. When we respect the questions and observations of a child, we are confirming the desire of a child to learn more and sending the strong message that the desire is worth pursuing and is worthy of it.
Such an interest-driven approach to teaching is feasible only in the personalized system of Elizabeth Fraley Kinder Ready. Our program begins with a personal evaluation, and it enables our professional teachers to learn not only the academic background of a child, but also their new interests and inclinations. This experience allows developing a really individualized curriculum. In case a child is interested in construction, math lessons may include measurement of blocks and making simple blueprints. When the child loves animals, the literacy activities can be focused on reading and researching about the various species. When we relate fundamental learning abilities with the already existing topic of interest to the child, we are making learning seem like a continuation of entertainment and exploration. This is important in keeping them engaged and triggering more curiosity; the child is inspired to learn more since what he is learning is interesting in nature to them.
Moreover, the non-threatening and welcoming atmosphere of Kinder Ready Tutoring is, in fact, tailored to allow inquisitiveness room to develop without being afraid of being wrong. The learning involved in the unexpected outcome becomes the center of attention when a child asks the question of what if, and there is an experiment, which does not work out as expected. Teachers stress the investigation process and praise the good questions and inventive thought every bit as much as they do correct responses. The method develops intellectual boldness, enabling young students to dare to guess, challenge theories, and perceive challenges as fascinating puzzles. The self-esteem of this process of exploration is enormous. According to parents, children in the program, as well as, not only acquire necessary skills, but most importantly, they enjoy the process.
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