A few weeks ago, my 3-year-old granddaughter Frances asked, "Why don't cardinals （红雀）migrate？"Frances＇s question 1 me，not only because I had no idea what the 2 was but also because she knew enough to ask it. When I still3 to find correct explanations after I had thought for a moment, Frances got bored with me and4 intending to ask others.
Preschoolers love thinking about possible5 of interesting things. They feel6 to wonder about anything, and they do so with 7 However, after entering primary school, discouraged by most adults, including teachers, most children 8 asking how or why questions.
Fortunately, there's no reason why we can't all be lifelong learners. I'm 69, but I still experienced the same thrill of9 I had as a child when I tried to10 information on the Internet to answer Frances's question about cardinals. I learned that Cardinals don't migrate11 they have enough food, and that they choose to stay together in winter months to keep them12 .After I learned about this, I was eager to see Frances again to13 the knowledge with her while also14 her further investigations.
By embracing children's acts of wondering, you become their15 in finding answers. Joining in the learning process, you will find countless opportunities to explore the colorful world all around you.
