Wild Curiosity brings together cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology research with simple, effective advice for parents and teachers on how to ignite the fire of curiosity in children. The author offers a new way to think about parenting and teaching—one that values autonomy, creativity, and celebrates the spontaneous and unexpected joys of learning. Following the groundbreaking work of researchers like Peter Gray and thought-leaders like Richard Louv, the book offers justification for the de-institutionalization of learning and a roadmap for how to create engaging, inspiring, and exciting experiences to nurture curiosity for children of all ages.
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Through the lens of wondrous curiosity, Erik Shonstrom challenges teachers to revisit the soul and art of teaching. Wild Curiosity is a timely anchor in the shifting tides of standards-based, data-driven public education. It made me laugh, cry, and deeply reflect upon my practices and vision as a 21st Century educator striving to make a meaningful difference.
