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25/09/2026

How Do We Keep Curiosity Alive in Children?

What if we stopped rushing to give children the answers and started helping them discover them?

Curiosity grows when children feel free to ask, explore, experiment, and make mistakes. It isn't something we teach; it's something we nurture

Here are simple ways parents and teachers can nurture it:

1. Welcome their questions: instead of “Because I said so,” try “What do you think?”

2. Turn questions into experiments: let children test ideas, observe what happens, and learn from the results.

3. Give them problems to solve: everyday challenges can become opportunities to think, create and discover.

4. Let them build and create: simple materials can become powerful tools for exploration.

5. Don't always answer: give children time and guidance to find out for themselves.

6. Celebrate curiosity, not just correctness: a thoughtful question can be just as valuable as a correct answer.

At Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation (GDEF), our STEM Teacher Training equips teachers with approaches that make this kind of learning possible, creating classrooms where children can explore, create, question, and discover.

What other simple ways can we use to keep children's curiosity alive?

22/09/2026

What Happens When We Stop Giving Children All the Answers?

A child who keeps asking “Why?” may not be being difficult.

They may be learning how to think.

Curiosity encourages children to ask questions, explore, experiment and discover.

It moves them from simply receiving information to actively seeking knowledge. And in a rapidly changing world, children will face problems that may not come with ready-made answers.

They need the confidence to ask:

“What if?”
“Why not?”
“Can we try another way?”

This is why how we teach matters.

Through Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF STEM Teacher Training, teachers gain innovative approaches, including the 5E Model, hands-on STEM projects, and problem-based learning that encourage learners to explore, create, experiment, and learn through discovery.

Because sometimes, the most valuable thing a child takes from a lesson isn't an answer.

It is the curiosity to ask the next question.

But how can parents and teachers nurture this curiosity every day?

Stay tuned for Part 2.

18/09/2026

Your child doesn't need to wait until adulthood to learn how to use AI, understand data, or navigate the digital world.

Learning can start at home and in the classroom today by:

1. Teach them to question technology.

2. Let children explore digital tools and platforms.

3. Build responsible digital habits like safe online behaviour, respectful communication, and responsible use of technology.

4. Explore AI together: let children use age-appropriate AI tools to brainstorm, explain concepts, or generate ideas, while teaching them to question, verify, and improve AI-generated answers.

5. Connect technology to real problems: challenge children to use digital tools, AI, to find solutions to problems around their school, home, or community.

At Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF, we believe the goal is not simply to raise children who consume technology, but children who can question it, use it responsibly, and create with it.

17/09/2026

Your child knows how to use a smartphone. But does your child use technology wisely?

A child can scroll through YouTube, play games, ask ChatGPT a question, or search Google in seconds.

But here is the bigger question:

Can they tell when the information is wrong?
Can they ask the right questions?
Can they use technology to solve a real problem?
Can they make decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions?

This is where Digital, AI & Data Fluency becomes important.

Digital Fluency is knowing when, why, and how to use digital tools effectively, safely, and responsibly, not simply knowing how to operate them.

AI Fluency is understanding how to work with AI, ask effective questions, recognise its limitations, and check its answers rather than blindly trusting them.

Data Fluency is being able to make sense of information, identify patterns, ask meaningful questions, and use evidence to make better decisions.

Why should parents and educators care?

Because the children in our classrooms today will enter a world where AI, digital tools, and data will increasingly shape how people learn, work, and solve problems.

We therefore shouldn't only teach children how to use technology.

We must teach them how to THINK with technology.

So, ask yourself: Is your child learning to consume technology or learning to create, question, and solve problems with it?

Tomorrow, we'll share simple ways parents and teachers can begin developing these skills in children.

14/09/2026

What do you know about Diphtheria?

As schools resume today, 14 September 2026, we are excited to see our learners return to the classrooms and continue their education. However, their health and safety must remain a priority.

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has provided important information on Diphtheria, including how it spreads, prevention measures, vaccination schedules, myths and facts, and what to do when symptoms are suspected.

Please take a few minutes to go through the attached flyers and share this information with parents, teachers, students, and caregivers.

Schools have also been directed to strengthen preventive measures, including:

✅ Providing facilities for regular handwashing by staff and students.
✅ Ensuring staff and students wear face masks as directed and practice appropriate preventive measures.

Let’s stay informed, follow public health guidance, and work together to keep our schools and communities healthy.

Healthy children learn better. Together, we can protect our children and keep them learning.

11/09/2026

‎PLATEAU STATE GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES RESUMPTION OF SCHOOLS, STRENGTHENS DIPHTHERIA PREVENTION MEASURES
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Following the implementation of precautionary and public health measures to contain the reported cases of suspected Diphtheria infection in some parts of the State, the Plateau State Government has directed the resumption of academic activities in all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state with effect from Monday, September 14, 2026.
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‎The decision is taken in line with the administration’s commitment to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of pupils, students, teachers and other members of the school community while ensuring continuity in the education sector.
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‎The temporary closure of schools, which took effect on September 7, 2026, was a preventive measure designed to provide health authorities with the opportunity to assess the situation and strengthen surveillance and response mechanisms in affected and potentially affected communities.
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‎Government assures parents, guardians, school proprietors and administrators that appropriate health measures are being put in place to combat the disease and minimise the risk of transmission as schools reopen.
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‎All school authorities are expected to have basic precautionary measures, maintain a clean and hygienic learning environment, while teachers and school management are encouraged to remain vigilant for symptoms or signs suggestive of Diphtheria and promptly alert the appropriate health authorities.
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‎Parents and guardians are equally urged to take personal hygiene seriously, including regular handwashing, maintaining clean surroundings, avoiding unnecessary close contact with persons showing suspicious symptoms, and seeking medical attention promptly whenever a child or any member of the household develops concerning symptoms.
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‎Any suspected or identified case should be taken immediately to the nearest health centre or appropriate health facility for proper assessment and management. Members of the public are advised against self-medication or concealing suspected cases, as early detection and appropriate treatment remain critical to preventing further spread.
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‎Parents, guardians, school proprietors, teachers and students are therefore urged to support the government’s efforts by adhering to all health advisories and ensuring that the resumption of academic activities is accompanied by responsible health practices.
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‎Signed:
‎Rt. Hon. Joyce Lohya Ramnap, mni
‎Honourable Commissioner for Information and Communication
‎Plateau State
‎September 11, 2026

10/09/2026

What happens when a child is allowed to turn curiosity into innovation?

Mary Brenda Akoda has just shown us.

She has made history as the first woman and youngest individual winner of the Nigeria Prize for Science and Innovation, receiving the prestigious $100,000 prize for GenScan Ai.

Her innovation uses artificial intelligence to potentially reduce MRI scan times by up to 90%, helping improve healthcare access and efficiency without requiring new MRI hardware.

But beyond the award is a powerful lesson for education: the problems we face today can become the starting point for the solutions of tomorrow when young people are equipped with curiosity, STEM skills, creativity, and the opportunity to innovate.

At Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF, this is why we believe in making learning engaging and equipping young learners to become problem-solvers, innovators, and future solution providers.

08/09/2026

Happy International Literacy Day

Theme: “Literacy for People, the Planet and Prosperity.”

As we celebrate the 60th International Literacy Day, we are reminded that literacy is more than the ability to read and write; it is a foundation for opportunity, innovation, and sustainable development.

At GDEF, we are proud to contribute in our own little way by making learning engaging, accessible, and attractive to young learners.

We believe that an educated generation can create innovative solutions for a better planet and a more prosperous community.

07/09/2026

Emotional Intelligence isn't learned from a textbook. It is developed through experiences.

We have explored what Emotional Intelligence (EQ) means and why it is an essential skill for children preparing for the future.

We can help children develop Emotional Intelligence through Quizzes, Sports, Group Projects, Presentations, Classroom discussions, and Everyday Family Activities.

These can be much more than academic or recreational activities.

Here's how:

When a child loses a competition, help them process disappointment instead of making them feel like a failure.

When they win, teach them to celebrate without looking down on others.

When working in a group, encourage them to listen, compromise, share responsibility, and appreciate different opinions.

When conflicts happen, don't always rush to solve them. Help children understand how each person feels and find a respectful way forward.

When emotions become overwhelming, teach them to pause, breathe, identify what they are feeling, and choose how to respond.

And most importantly, model it.

Children learn emotional intelligence by watching how the adults around them handle anger, disappointment, disagreement, pressure, and success.

Think about Godwill Duutle Educational Foundation -GDEF Quiz Competition.

When children stand before their peers to compete, they are not only demonstrating what they know.

They are also learning to manage pressure, remain focused, listen to others, handle disappointment, celebrate success, respect their competitors, and keep going when things don't go their way.

These are lessons that extend far beyond the competition hall.

Sometimes, the greatest lesson isn't in the question asked; it's in how a child responds when they don't know the answer.

What is one everyday activity you think can help children develop emotional intelligence?

Tell us in the comments.

Your idea might give another parent or teacher a new way to nurture Emotional Intelligence in a child.

05/09/2026

Today, as we join the world in celebrating the International Day of Charity, we are grateful to God for the opportunity to serve, give, and contribute to making our communities and the world a better place.

Every act of kindness matters. Every contribution can make a difference. ❤️

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