Dr. Shinichi Suzuki developed a "mother tongue" approach to teaching small children to play the violin in Japan. His musical teaching methods are now used throughout the world with many instruments. The child absorbs the language of music in the home environment much as he or she learns to speak. As Dr. Suzuki explains in Nutured by Love and his other writings he child learns from many repetitions and through imitation of the mother.
A devoted adult is essential to teaching a small child to play the violin. What Wonder Scientistbooks provide is a framework for an adult to help a child absorb the language of and and science. Using a questioning format with an emphasis on the wonder of discovery the parent or teacher leads the child on an exploration of basic scientific concepts.