This is a song designed to instill a sense of curiosity. Dr. Bruce Perry, an expert on the neuroscience of stress, calls curiosity the fuel of development (Perry, 2001). The following results chain by Perry emphasizes the critical role of curiosity in development.  Children love to “investigate.” They love to solve mysteries. Parents and teachers should warmly reinforce their asking, “Why”; even when we wish they would stop. Curiosity is just that important.
Perry, B. (2001). Emotional Development: Curiosity - The Fuel of Development: Helping Children Remain Curious and Inspired, Early Childhood Today, March Issue.
 

Wondering Why (2:20)

I'm wondering why, why, why
Would you please tell me why?

I'm wondering who, who, who
Would you maybe tell me who?

I'm wondering where - here or there?
And when - now or then?
And what - Is it true or is it really not?

Let me thoroughly examine everything that passes by
The who, the what, the when, the where
I'm wondering why.

I'm interested in this situation
I'm seeking a simple explanation
I'm starting a new investigation
I'm throwing out all the limitations

Learning all there is to know
In all the earth and sky
The who, the what, the when, the where
I'm wondering why.