A NAEYC member shares thoughts on the power of observing children at play ⬇️ In early learning, patterns of curiosity often reveal themselves in the most subtle yet profound ways. What are you observing here? I’m seeing him as he taps on a slide and then taps on a pole, both of different sizes and depths, and puts his ear up to listen. He is not just exploring—he is investigating. This behavior shows an emerging interest in the cause and effect of sound, vibration, and material properties. As a