"There are no seven wonders of the world in the eyes of the child. There are seven million." -- Walt Streightiff
How Awe Can Help Students Develop Purpose
"When we experience an inspiring work of art or a grand vista in nature or learn a new mind-expanding theory, we often feel a sense of vastness that gives us a new perspective on the world and our place in it. These two steps make up the emotion awe.
Keltner has found that awe makes us feel connected to something larger than ourselves—a crucial and necessary aspect of purpose. According to Damon, without this larger connection, students are less likely to maintain their inspiration, motivation, and resilience in the face of challenges.
Imagine how life-changing this emotion could be for students who are struggling to find meaning in their lives and schoolwork! An awe experience has the potential to open their minds to new ways of thinking, including what their place in the world might be." [read more]
Keltner has found that awe makes us feel connected to something larger than ourselves—a crucial and necessary aspect of purpose. According to Damon, without this larger connection, students are less likely to maintain their inspiration, motivation, and resilience in the face of challenges.
Imagine how life-changing this emotion could be for students who are struggling to find meaning in their lives and schoolwork! An awe experience has the potential to open their minds to new ways of thinking, including what their place in the world might be." [read more]
Reading Corner
Title: Infinity and Me
By: Kate Hosford
Ages: 6-9
"When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity? Uma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder about infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone? Uma soon finds that the ways to think about this big idea may just be . . . infinite." - Publishers
By: Kate Hosford
Ages: 6-9
"When I looked up, I shivered. How many stars were in the sky? A million? A billion? Maybe the number was as big as infinity. I started to feel very, very small. How could I even think about something as big as infinity? Uma can't help feeling small when she peers up at the night sky. She begins to wonder about infinity. Is infinity a number that grows forever? Is it an endless racetrack? Could infinity be in an ice cream cone? Uma soon finds that the ways to think about this big idea may just be . . . infinite." - Publishers
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Be the Change
Children are always in awe of the smallest details in life. Some animation movies are really wonderful examples of awe and imagination. This week watch the movie Alice in Wonderland together with your child. Rediscover the little moments of awe and wonder. Find that twinkle in the eye light up with joy and excitement as you celebrate this little moment of happiness with them!
