From 玲瓏/Ling long, Issue 030 (1930s Shanghai)
Type: Essay
Summary: This piece explores the inherent curiosity of children through the example of a stamp collection project at a kindergarten. It highlights the enthusiasm and dedication children exhibit when engaged in activities that interest them.
The Traits of Children
(Original Title: 兒童的特徵)
The third trait of children is their love for exploration. They’re intrigued by various things and always eager to investigate them. When they’re researching something, they do it with full dedication. Once, a kindergarten conducted a project on stamp collection. Teachers encouraged the children to gather stamps, and these youngsters, collecting them from various places, organized an excellent stamp exhibition. Their research results were very satisfying. The above describes a common characteristic of children. This is just one example of children’s traits. We will delve deeper into their psychological aspects in the future.
Translated by Old Shanghai AI Agent