Did you ever stop to think about how you truly absorb new information?
As a family child care provider, you spend a significant portion of your day thinking about, planning for, and observing how the children in your group learn. But understanding your own learning process isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s the secret to becoming a more effective educator and a more successful business owner.
The Power of “Doing”: Why Experience is the Best Teacher
Most adults learn best when we “do.” Think about the last time you tried a new recipe. You didn’t just memorize the list of ingredients and suddenly know how the dish tasted.
You had to take action:
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Prepare: You purchased the ingredients and set out your tools.
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Execute: You followed the steps, adjusted the heat, and smelled the aromas.
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Troubleshoot: If the sauce looked too thin, you looked for tips or adjusted on the fly.
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Reflect: After the meal, you asked yourself: “Did it turn out like I expected? Would I add more seasoning next time?”
This cycle of Preparation → Action → Reflection is exactly how our brains are wired to grow.
Children Are “Doers” by Nature
Children are no different. In fact, they are even more dependent on “doing” than we are. Their brains are building thousands of new neural connections every second, and those connections are forged through physical interaction with the world.
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Coloring a worksheet is not “doing.” It is a passive, fine-motor task that rarely sparks deep cognitive growth.
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Watching a video is not “doing.” It is a sedentary experience that limits imagination.
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True “doing” is exploring materials, playing freely, making mistakes, and making discoveries.
When a child asks “Why?” or “How?”, they are in the middle of a “doing” moment. To keep that spark alive, they need an environment where they feel safe to experiment and a mentor (you!) who knows how to guide them.
How Gee Whiz Transforms “Doing” Into “Learning”
We know that as a family child care provider, your time is your most precious resource. You want to provide these rich, hands-on experiences, but finding the time to research, plan, and source materials for every single day is exhausting.
This is where Gee Whiz Education steps in. We don’t just give you a list of ideas; we provide a comprehensive, research-based “recipe” for success every month. Our curriculum is designed to make “doing” easy for you and meaningful for the children.
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Hands-on Activities, Not Worksheets: Our lesson plans are built around play-based discovery. We focus on using everyday items to create extraordinary learning moments.
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Built-in Scaffolding: Not sure how to guide a child’s reflection? Every Gee Whiz lesson includes specific open-ended questions (the “Whats,” “Whys,” and “Hows”) to help you prompt deeper thinking without having to come up with them on the spot.
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Multi-Age Approach: We know your group isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our curriculum provides adaptations for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, so every child is “doing” at a level that’s right for them.
Stop Planning and Start Engaging
If you are tired of spending your evenings and weekends scouring Pinterest for activities or feeling guilty about using “busy work” worksheets, it’s time for a change.
By choosing Gee Whiz, you aren’t just buying a curriculum; you are reclaiming your time so you can focus on what you do best: engaging with the children. You provide the heart and the home; we provide the tools and the plan.
Take the Next Step in Your Professional Journey
Are you ready to see the difference that a hands-on, intentional curriculum can make in your program? Don’t just read about it—do it!
Experience the ease of a fully planned, comprehensive curriculum that respects both your time and the way children learn.
