The Art of Learning

I learn because I cannot imagine a world where we accept life as it hits us. I cannot imagine a world with no questions, no curiosity, no eureka moment of discovery. Such a place does not, and should not, ever exist. That moment of clarity before understanding, that itch to jump off as you stand on the edge of comprehension are experiences I never wish to give up. Learning is a part of who I am, as much as my hair is blonde and my eyes are brown. To take that away would be to erase my identity as an individual

With a mother as a retired teacher, education has always had an important place in my life, but I never fully appreciated it until I grew to appreciate learning. Suddenly, classes were more than speeches and assignments and projects at the end of the year: they were opportunities. And, as I am never one to let said opportunities go to waste, I grabbed ahold and never let go. Learning is discovery, I found out, and the journeyis sometimes even more eye-opening than the destination itself. I crave an environment where this is understood and celebrated, where there is no shame in asking questions and wanting to know more.

Creativity of children

There is far too much in this world for me to ever learn all of it, but I can try, and that is what truly matters. In my opinion, it is better to be knowledgeable in many areas than it is to focus solely on one subject. But, because I am not omniscient, I have to settle on learning as much as possible for as long as possible. I do not want to stop taking in information after classes are dismissed. I do not want to end my education with high school or college. I will ask questions when I am eighty and seek answers until my dying day. I will live my life in a constant state of ‘why’ and ‘how’, and the rest, as they say, will follow.

Creativity is the freest form of self-expression. There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling for children than to be able to express themselves openly and without judgment. The ability to be creative, to create something from personal feelings and experiences, can reflect and nurture children's emotional health. The experiences children have during their first years of life can significantly enhance the development of their creativity.