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Encourage Inquiry

(An excerpt from the Fostering Essential Dispositions video)

Across all ages and domains, early learning experiences will support children to be inquisitive.

"Children should feel comfortable questioning information, testing out new ideas and simply playing with materials in new and unusual ways. Those supporting young children's growth and development should create safe environments in which children can explore and experiment." (From CT ELDS).

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    • Follow children's lead, be responsive to their questions.
    • Provide opportunities for children to explore.
    • Give access to highly engaging materials that support investigation.
    • Don't interrupt an engaged child.
    • Encourage children to ask questions.
    • Don't always provide the answers, explore ideas with children.
    • Provide blocks of time for play that are sufficient to allow children to make choices and explore deeply.
    • Engage in research with children - learn something new together.

  • This video was funded by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood to support implementation of the Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS).