Children learn from anything and everything they see. They learn wherever they are, not just in special learning places. They learn much more from things, natural or made, that are real and significant in the world in their own right and not just made in order to help children learn; in other words, they are more interested in the objects and tools that we use in our regular lives than in almost any special learning materials made for them. We can best help children learn, not by deciding what we think they should learn and thinking of ingenious ways to teach it to them, but by making the world, as far as we can, accessible to them, paying serious attention to what they do, answering their questions —if they have any— and helping them explore the things they are most interested in. — John Holt
Latest in Joaquin's Portfolio
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Dioramas
Joaquin's dioramas for wolf, fox, cheetah, and owl, plus an original story about a bear and a black widow. Read »
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Ask Joaquin: Fire
Joaquin tells the story of Prometheus, the Greek titan who gave humans fire and was punished for it. Watch »
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Summer Art Camps
This summer Joaquin took four art camps at a local studio. These are our favorite pieces from them. Read »
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Ask Joaquin: Seasons
Joaquin gives a verbal presentation explaining the reason for our planet's seasons. Watch »