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A. It doesn't make sense B. Listen to their questions C. Teach them by examples D. You only have to share your children's curiosity E. It began with a set of questions that lasted nearly two hours F. When adults increase their "wait time" to three seconds or more G. These words work well when it comes to encouraging good behavior |
Children start out as natural scientists, eager to look into the world around them. Helping them enjoy science can be easy, as there's no need for a lot of scientific terms or expensive lab equipment. .
Give them time to think. Studies over the past 30 years have shown that, after asking a question, adults typically wait only one second or less for an answer, no time for a child to think. , children can give more logical, complete and creative answers.
Watch your language. Once you have a child involved in a science discussion, don t jump in with "That's right" or "Very good". . But in talking about science, quick praise can signal that discussion is over. Instead, keep things going by saying "That's interesting or "I have never thought of it that way before", or coming up with more questions or ideas. Never force a child to think. , as children are always thinking, without your telling them to.
What's more, giving them freedom to think can turn a conversation into a performance. The child will try to find the answer you want, in as few words as possible, so that he will be a smaller target for your disagreement.
Real-life impressions of nature are far more impressive than any lesson children can learn from a book or a television program. Let children look at their fingertips through a magnifying glass (放大镜) and they'll understand why you want them to wash before dinner. Rather than saying that water evaporates (蒸发), set a pot of water to boil and let them watch the water level drop.
