Inspiring Wonder in Nursery Settings | Vanessa Miranda

The speaker advocates for inspiring wonder and nurturing curiosity in early childhood through inquiry-based learning. She argues that current education often prioritizes rote memorization over vital skills like creative thinking and emotional intelligence, hindering deep exploration. The solution involves shifting from content delivery to “designing curiosity” by offering choices, encouraging expression, observation, and fostering a safe, supportive environment. This approach, which integrates basic needs with higher-order thinking, develops autonomy, self-esteem, problem-solving, and crucial life skills, ultimately facilitating children’s self-discovery.