Kids are fast learners. It’s an application you see just about everywhere, from language, to simple duties, to how to navigate their world. They tend to learn quickly, especially when they hear the same things over and over. Repetition is helpful for them to learn new concepts, and they don’t need long explanations. They learn by noticing what others are doing and giving it a go themselves. When they make errors, they tend to correct for them without being told specifically what went wrong. It’s as if they operate on patterns rather than precise instructions.
As children learn a second language, they tend to absorb words simply through exposure. They might not be able to tell you what grammar is, but they use it correctly the great majority of the time. And the same applies to utilizing tools or devices, and even learning to move through a new space. They observe, experiment and then they remember. They do not need to ask questions. There are times when they’re literally mimicking what they see and slowly gaining a sense of what it could be about.
It appears related to how their brains develop in the early years. At that point, they are making tons of new connections, which might enable them to absorb a lot of new information extremely rapidly. They also don’t have that many habits or assumptions in place, so their inboxes are a little less full, and their minds a bit more open to new ways of doing things. This allows them to be resourceful in a variety of contexts without receiving specific instruction.

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