Jan. 21, 2022 – To help develop curiosity and innovation, it’s important that parents teach their children the right skills and encourage play, passion and purpose. Tips for young innovators include encouraging more unstructured, self-initiated and creative play; limiting screen time; not overly structuring their time; and presenting opportunities for them to explore different activities. Parents also should encourage their children to ask good questions so they can more deeply understand the importance of perspectives different from their own.
This week’s tip comes from Tony Wagner – a globally recognized expert in education and Senior Research Fellow at the Learning Policy Institute.