So many questions: How does the sun work? Where do stars go
in the daytime? How come you can hear me? Can people disagree and still be
friends? There is a place you can go to find answers to these wondrous wonders
and more or even post your own personal “wonder.” That place is the online
community called Wonderopolis and it’s all
free!
Materials Needed:
You just need an internet-connected device and the
Wonderopolis web address: http://wonderopolis.org/
What To Do:
On the home page of the site you will find many exciting
activities and events on the main page. You will also see a menu on the side
that will take you to their treasure store of interesting ideas and
information. You can view the “Wonder of the Day”; Explore “Wonders”; submit
your own “Wonder”; vote for favorite “Wonders.” There is also an “Educator
Sandbox” page that offers many great ideas and instructions for activities to
do with your children.
A special summer event is being held online right now: Camp What-A-Wonder.
It runs Monday – Friday, June 17 – July 26, with a new theme each week. Sign up
to receive the Camp What-A-Wonder Bulletin to keep up with all the latest Camp
updates.
Once at the site, you can also use the “Follow Us” menu to
receive daily “Wonders” on your Facebook, Twitter, or RSS accounts. You can
also enter your phone number and e-mail address to subscribe to receive the
“Wonder of the Day” right in your message inbox. There is also a mobile app rated Best Kid’s App by Parenting
Magazine that you can add to your android or iOS device.
What Is a “Wonder”?
Let’s look at today’s Wonder of the Day:
What Does It Mean To Agree To Disagree? There is an entire web page devoted
to analyzing this question from a variety of viewpoints. There are pictures
that symbolize the concepts, a video and an audio storytelling example. There
are also Wonder Words to expand vocabulary in this area. There are interactive “try
outs” and a quiz to engage your child.
How Does This Help My Children?
Everyone wonders...it happens anywhere, anytime. Encourage your children to be explorers on paths to new discovery. Since Wonderopolis started in 2010, it has been recognized as a fresh approach to wonder and learning, receiving many awards for organizations such as: Time magazine, Parenting.com, USA Today and Learning Magazine. The "Wonder" content aligns with current school curriculum standards, too.
For more great educational activities visit Grandparents Teach, Too web page and listen to WNMU Radio 90 Learning Through the Seasons podcasts.
Everyone wonders...it happens anywhere, anytime. Encourage your children to be explorers on paths to new discovery. Since Wonderopolis started in 2010, it has been recognized as a fresh approach to wonder and learning, receiving many awards for organizations such as: Time magazine, Parenting.com, USA Today and Learning Magazine. The "Wonder" content aligns with current school curriculum standards, too.
For more great educational activities visit Grandparents Teach, Too web page and listen to WNMU Radio 90 Learning Through the Seasons podcasts.
Photos: Wonderopolis website
