The questioning brain - wondering, asking, seeking - is the brain that remembers things. When curiosity is piqued, the brain's pleasure centers light up and memory is heightened. What's Going on Inside the Brain of a Curious Child, an article in MindShift, is an interesting read that has implications inside and outside of classroom. It appears that sparking curiosity in children actually gives their brains a shot of dopamine. All the more reason to make school a place that invokes questioning and engages children's curiosity. No wonder Parker kids love to come to school every day!
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