Why you should let children ask questions rather than just answering them

It is important to let children ask questions. By doing so, children can learn how to better compose questions to issues they have in their lives. Being able to operate multivariable reasoning allows students to approach problems with different variables in order to find the best solution. Science practicals give children the opportunity to do this.

Why Asking Questions is Important

Asking questions is an incredibly important skill for children to learn. Not only does it allow them to find solutions to problems they may be facing, but it also encourages them to think critically and creatively. When you answer a child's question directly, you are essentially doing the thinking for them. However, if you let them ask the question, they are more likely to come up with their own answers. This is an important life skill that will help them in their future studies and careers.

How Science Practicals Help Develop Questioning Skills

One of the best ways for children to develop their questioning skills is through science practicals. In a science practical, children are given a problem to solve using the scientific method. This involves asking a question, testing a hypothesis, analysing the results, and drawing a conclusion. By going through this process, children learn how to ask questions effectively and think critically about solutions. They also learn how to communicate their findings clearly and concisely. That is why in STEM@Home’s boxes, we encourage children to present their results in a clear, easy-to-read visual manner either as tables or as graphs. Science practicals are an essential part of a child's education and should be encouraged as much as possible.

Asking questions is an important skill for children to learn. It allows them to think critically and creatively, and find solutions to problems they may be facing. Science practicals are an essential part of a child's education and should be encouraged as much as possible.