“I’m bored!” It’s a phrase parents and caregivers work tirelessly to avoid hearing, but it may be the gateway to unleashing a child’s creativity, social development and even life skills. Jamie Jirout, associate professor in the University of Virginia School of Education and Human Development, researches how curiosity impacts children’s learning. She’s found the benefits of creating space and time for children’s curiosity to thrive can lead to increased creativity. “Curiosity occurs when a student experiences a gap in knowledge that motivates them to seek information to resolve their uncertainty. Read More