Always be on the lookout for the presence of wonder.
E.B. White
Always Watch for Wonder
At Wonder, we believe that growing a curious, courageous mind is supported by inspiration, reflection, and productive challenge. Below are books, talks, and communities we trust to stretch, provoke, restore, and expand our thinking about what meaningful education can become.
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Inspiration
These aren’t just inspiring to watch—they’re lenses for us to reflect on how we structure learning, relationships, and possibility.
Jet Cockpits and The End of Average
The Air Force discovered better pilot performance when cockpits were redesigned to fit individual bodies rather than a mythical “average”—a metaphor for how education must adapt to real learners, not a one‑size mold.
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
In this timeless TED Talk, Sir Ken Robinson issues a challenge to reimagine schooling from a place of possibility, not conformity.
Bring on the learning revolution!
A follow‑up to his original talk, Robinson advocates a shift from standardized schooling toward personalized, vibrant learning environments.
The Power of Yet
Carol Dweck illuminates how a growth mindset (believing “not yet” instead of “cannot”) enables learners to stretch, rediscover, and persist.
Grit: The power of passion and perseverance
Angela Duckworth explores how passion, effort, and resilience often matter more than innate talent.
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Thoughtful Reads
At Wonder Learning Center, we value lifelong learning. Below is a collection of our favorite books on education, child development, and innovative learning. These resources offer valuable insights and practical ideas for parents and guardians who want to better understand how children grow, learn, and thrive.
Unschooling Rules
A provocative invitation to deconstruct conventional schooling habits and cultivate environments of curiosity and autonomy.
Unschooling Rules: 55 Ways to Unlearn What We Know About Schools and Rediscover Education, by Clark Aldrich
Curated Communities & Thought Partners
Each resource is an open door. The following websites and community partners share our commitment to supporting children, families, and lifelong learning. We hope they provoke questions, spark ideas, and help frame your journey in ways that deepen our shared commitment to wonder, connection, and growth.
A network nurturing emotional, social, and cognitive well-being in bright and differently wired learners.
A community offering advocacy, resources, and support to homeschooling families with gifted learners.
Bridges research, advocacy, and educational practice to support understanding and equity in gifted education.
