After an unknown amount of time, Lin Wanqiu heard a few clear birdsongs outside the window and realized she had been in the space for a long time. Reluctantly, she put the books back on the shelf, clicked the "Exit" button on the screen, and her consciousness quickly returned to the real world. The heat of the jade pendant had faded, but the excitement in her heart lingered. She walked to the bedside, gently stroking Shen Nian'an's hair, looking at the child's sleeping face, her heart filled with unprecedented confidence—with this modern parenting knowledge, she could not only better care for Nian'an's growth but also help the child develop his talents, cultivate a good character and abilities, allowing him to walk more steadily and further on his future path.
The next morning, Shen Nian'an woke up early. As soon as he opened his eyes, he picked up the red toy car beside him and excitedly said to Lin Wanqiu, "Mom, I want to go to People's Park to ride a boat today, and I also want to go to the bookstore to see if they have any more math books!" Lin Wanqiu smiled and nodded, helping him tidy his clothes. "Okay, but we can go to the Science and Technology Museum in the city first. Dad said there are many interesting science experiments there, and you can learn a lot of knowledge. Maybe it will help your math studies too."
Shen Nian'an's eyes lit up. "Science and technology museum? Does it have lots of robots and models?" Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "Mom isn't too sure either, but there must be lots of interesting things. We'll find out when we go." Actually, the suggestion to go to the science and technology museum came to her after she saw "The Theory of Multiple Intelligences" on her social media last night. The book mentions that intuitive scientific experiments and interactive experiences can better stimulate children's logical thinking abilities, and the science and technology museum is such an ideal place.
After breakfast, the family of three packed their luggage, checked out of the hotel, and headed to the Science and Technology Museum in the city center. Located near the city's central square, the museum is a striking white building with a large glass curtain wall that shimmered in the sunlight, giving it a futuristic look. Inside, the museum was bustling with people, mostly parents with their children. The exhibition halls displayed various scientific models and experimental devices, including planetary models simulating the solar system, lever devices demonstrating mechanical principles, and interactive circuit experiment tables. Each exhibit was surrounded by curious children.
Shen Nian'an was immediately drawn to an experimental device simulating free fall. He stood in front of the display stand, listening attentively to the staff's explanation, and even operated the experimental buttons himself. Watching the balls of different weights fall simultaneously, his eyes were full of doubt and excitement. "Mom, why do the heavier and lighter balls fall at the same time? I used to think the heavier ones would fall faster." Lin Wanqiu recalled the principle of gravity mentioned in the "Children's Science Enlightenment Guide" in her space, and explained in simple terms: "This is because the Earth has gravity, which attracts all objects to fall. The speed at which an object falls has nothing to do with its weight, only with gravity. It's like if you drop an apple and an orange from a table at the same time, they will fall to the ground at the same time."
Shen Nian'an nodded, seemingly understanding, and then ran to look at another circuit experiment device. Following the staff's instructions, he connected the wires to the battery and the light bulb. The moment the light bulb lit up, he jumped up excitedly, "Mom, I did it! I made the light bulb light up!" Lin Wanqiu smiled and walked over, patting his head, "Nian'an is really amazing. Not only can you do math problems, but you can also do science experiments. You see, science and mathematics are actually interconnected. Many science experiments require the use of mathematical knowledge for calculation and analysis. When you study math in the future, you might even be able to use the scientific principles you saw today."
Watching the interaction between the mother and son, Shen Tingzhou's eyes were filled with satisfaction. He noticed that Lin Wanqiu seemed to know how to guide the child better than usual today. Not only could she answer Nian'an's questions promptly, but she could also cleverly connect scientific knowledge with math learning, allowing the child to gain knowledge while playing. He didn't know the secret of Lin Wanqiu's jade pendant space, but seeing his wife and son's happy faces filled his heart with happiness.
Chen Nian'an spent the entire morning at the science museum, not only visiting various exhibits but also attending an interesting science experiment lecture, learning a lot about the basics of sound, light, and electricity. When leaving the museum, he said reluctantly, "Mom, can we come to the science museum again? It's so much fun! I learned so much I didn't know before." Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "Of course! When we get home, Mom will buy you some science experiment books and equipment so we can do simple science experiments at home too."
At noon, they had lunch at a state-run restaurant near the science museum. While eating, Shen Nian'an suddenly remembered something and said to Lin Wanqiu, "Mom, the little boy we met in the park yesterday said he enrolled in a math interest class, and a teacher helps them with difficult problems every week. I want to enroll in one too." Lin Wanqiu's heart skipped a beat; this perfectly aligned with the suggestion in her online space to "join a math interest group." She didn't immediately agree, but gently asked, "Nian'an, why do you want to enroll in a math interest class? Is it because you like math, or do you think it will improve your grades?"
Shen Nian'an said earnestly, "I like math. I feel very happy when I solve difficult problems. Also, I want to learn more math so I can participate in higher-level math competitions in the future, win more first prizes, and bring honor to my parents." Lin Wanqiu was deeply moved by her child's words. She remembered reading in the "Handbook for Cultivating Children's Learning Motivation" that parents should respect their children's interests and encourage them to learn based on intrinsic motivation, rather than just focusing on grades. So, she smiled and said, "Mom supports you enrolling in a math interest class, but when we get home, we need to find out if there are any such classes in the commune or county. If not, we can ask Dad to find you a math teacher, or Mom can help you look at math competition study guides, and we can study together, okay?"
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