Two memorable lessons focused on scarcity and Dutch Tulip Mania.
For the scarcity lesson, after debating two charity auction designs—limiting money or toys—I chose the latter because opportunity cost was too abstract for young children. After class, one student independently defined scarcity, showing me the concept had clicked.
In our Dutch Tulip Mania lesson, I introduced the economic bubble that first sparked my childhood curiosity. I hope to inspire similar curiosity in young learners about economics and public policy.
I brought our academic director to visit the kindergarten and deliver an interactive lesson to children, opening a dialogue about children’s learning needs. We aim to build a lasting partnership that allows Wonders to continue planting seeds of curiosity and discovery in young minds beyond my graduation.