Something New

How do kids learn something new?

They work with what they know.

When novelty is theirs to view,

it's then their interests glow.

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For every child a different flame;

from different sparks ignited.

When play's the thing, work's a game,

and kids will get excited.

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So fire them up with hot debate,

challenge them to think,

just enough to incubate,

knowledge at its brink...

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Turn up the temperature; things will churn.

Make steam from water so the wheels can turn.

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© Tim Grace, 30 October 2010 (Revised: 28 February 2022)