When working with children, you want to stay in the "Enactive" area of learning and be as "hands on" as possible.
Because young students have relatively few experiences to draw from, they need concrete practice engaging as much of their senses as possible. Hands-on learning gives youth new experiences that can serve as a launching pad for future learning.
This approach can and should be applied to students of all ages who are taking on a brand new field of study.
