[Stephanie Parsons]

Asking open-ended questions for kids to think about.

[Fyn Rose]

Good ways of engaging children in meaningful, active learning is by follow the child’s interest, allowing them to steer and guide where you delve into more complicated ideas and concepts, and where you might keep things more surface level. It is important to ask deep and meaningful questions about the nature of the world and how they are engaging with it to encourage critical thinking and a more nuanced understanding of the world.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Fyn! Following children’s interests and encouraging deep questioning fosters critical thinking and deeper engagement.

[wendoly]

To get children to actively and meaningfully engage in learning, by trying to do hands on activities. music, art, interactive simulations.

[Trainer]

Great suggestions, Wendoly! Hands-on activities, music, and art truly enhance engagement and deepen understanding in young learners.

[Mallory B]

I find that positive reinforcement really helps children want to participate, for example when we are doing group activities like dance time or Storytime i shout out the kids who are participating. it especially helps when it comes to mealtimes or washing up

[Rahimasharifi]

Some creative ways to engage children in active, meaningful learning include hands-on activities like cooking, gardening, or science experiments, where they can explore and discover. Dramatic play and role-play help children connect learning to real-life situations. Incorporating music, movement, and art makes lessons more interactive and fun. Outdoors, I would use nature walks, scavenger hunts, or building projects to connect learning with the environment. Most importantly, following children’s interests and choices keeps the learning relevant and meaningful.

[laisha]

1. use hands-on activities.2. incorporate play based learning.3. connect learning to their interests.4.use nature and the outdoors.5. encourage collaboration.

[Elise]

One way to get kids engaged in learning is by adding some drama! Letting the kids dress up and role-play as whatever you are learning about is a fun and easy way to encourage more engagement from the kids. Especially for those who learn best by doing.

[Trainer]

Great idea, Elise! Role-playing fosters creativity and deepens understanding, making learning memorable and enjoyable for all students.

[Hannah Lou]

Getting children engaged in active, meaningful learning is all about tapping into their natural curiosity, providing opportunities for hands-on exploration and making learning feel like play. They can do project-based learning, use loose parts play, incorporate dramatic play, integrate music and movement, create discovery or sensory bins, connect learning to children’s interests, take hands-on manipulatives, ask open-ended questions and promote peer collaboration.

[Gabriela Franco]

una manera de hacer que los ninos se involucren es haciendo proyectos practicos como que los ninos reprecenten roles de la real como doctores,maestros o comerciantes .Ademas con activididades sensoriales con arena agua o materials diferentes textures mantienen a los ninos curiosos y creativos

[Kos Abdi]

Don’t tell them what to do let them get to answers on their own. This can encourage critical thinking skills

[Grysel]

<strong data-start=”88″ data-end=”111″>Hands-on activities – Let children touch, build, mix, and explore materials like sand, water, blocks, or art supplies.<strong data-start=”215″ data-end=”240″>Learning through play – Use pretend play, games, and storytelling to teach problem-solving, social skills, and language.<strong data-start=”344″ data-end=”367″>Outdoor exploration – Take learning outside with nature walks, scavenger hunts, and gardening.<strong data-start=”447″ data-end=”469″>Music and movement – Use songs, dancing, and rhythm games to teach patterns, coordination, and memory.<strong data-start=”558″ data-end=”580″>Child-led projects – Follow the children’s interests and create activities based on what they’re curious about.

[Grysel]

Learning what the child’s interests are and making it educational. Incorporating sensory play, outdoor exploration and allowing children to lead activities or projects.

[Kellie]

Some ways to engage children are through appropriate visual and reading aids, asking meaningful questions, and engaging multiculturism.

[kadra arre]

Children engage in active, meaningful learning when they can explore and discover through hands-on experiences. Using play-based activities, outdoor exploration, music and movement, and storytelling helps capture their interest and make learning fun. Allowing children to lead projects based on their own curiosity also keeps them motivated and involved. By connecting lessons to real-life activities, like cooking or gardening, learning becomes more meaningful and memorable.

[Trainer]

Great insights, Kadra! Hands-on experiences and child-led projects truly foster engagement and deepen understanding in young learners.

[Chloe]

make it fun! there are many ways to integrate art, music and discovery into an activity. also having a great attitude will help engage the children to want to learn

[Trainer]

Great insights, Chloe! Integrating art and music truly enhances engagement, and a positive attitude is key to inspiring learners.