Easy Steps to Turn Students into Explorers | Souparna
Image Source: Jenkins Arboretum Easy Steps to Turn Students into Explorers Introduction Last month, a teacher in Bangalore watched one of her quietest students transform during a simple activity. The class went on a “bug hunt” in the school garden. A boy who usually stared blankly at his notebook suddenly crouched down, eyes wide, excitedly calling out, “I found one!” That tiny moment of discovery—just spotting an ant carrying food—ignited something in him that worksheets never did. Stories like this matter because 70% of kids lose their natural curiosity by middle school , according to a 2023 Gallup poll. They start as question machines in kindergarten and somehow become passive note-takers by adolescence. But the good news? A few small, intentional shifts can turn passive learners into active explorers again. This blog breaks down five easy, practical steps teachers can start using right away. And the promise is simple: with just small tweaks, you’ll se...