Wild Child Lesson: Be Curious
Curiosity is a big part of being a child, and even though it can get us into trouble, it’s important. We see it in many kids – they come to camp, and on their first day, they approach everything with caution. As the week goes on, they become more adventurous, leaving some inhibition behind and letting the curiosity come through. Their curiosity inspires learning, creativity, and new adventures. Children love learning new things, especially when they get to choose what they’re learning about. The children here at camp are often hesitant to hold a frog in the beginning, but as they build confidence, they learn to harness their curiosity, and often end up searching out frogs to hold.
The important thing is to inspire them to use their curiosity. If you help them build the confidence they need, they learn to trust themselves, and what they know they’re capable of. Questions are a great thing – they encourage the children to use their own curiosity to find answers. The more questions that get asked, the more the children learn! Make sure to approach questions with a positive attitude, and know that it’s okay not to know all the answers – you can always learn together!
Written by Emily, Wild Child Camp Counsellor
“When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do. It keeps you moving forward, exploring, experimenting, and opening new doors.”