Blooming Curious

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 Blooming Curious explores strategies for early childhood and elementary classroom, and home educators to keep young children curious - integrating inquiry, nature, and play based learning in children’s everyday experiences to foster a lifelong love for learning. Get inspired to ignite children's sense of wonder and curiosity by integrating inquiry-based learning into your everyday lessons and simultaneously equip kids with the skills they need to navigate an ever changing world, while you reignite your passion, and even meet curriculum requirements. Tune in every week for insights and strategies to help kids stay curious and wondering with your host Early Childhood educator Edwina Cottino. Click subscribe and feed your curiosity.Check out podcast episodes at https://edslessons.com/bloomingcurious/ Sign up to the weekly newsletter Get Curious, for inspiration to keep yourself and your learners curious, happy and loving learning at  https://resources.edslessons.com/getcuriousGo deep on the website www.edslessons.com for blog posts and resources to keep you on top of your game.

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Ep 1 Welcome to Blooming Curious

Nov 19 2023 4 mins  
Welcome to the first episode of the Blooming Curious podcast.Today's episode is an introduction to what Blooming Curious is going to be about, and why I believe that curiosity is the cornerstone for learning.Here is an article all about the importance of curiosty and learning.https://www.edutopia.org/blog/why-curiosity-enhances-learning-marianne-stenger#:~:text=A%20neurological%20s

Ep 2 How to Keep Kids Curious

Nov 19 2023 12 mins  
Curiosity is the one trait that lifelong learners share, and the one trait that we educators and parents must ensure we foster in our children if they are to be interested in learning. Today I share 5 ways we can keep our kids curious so that learning becomes a pleasure instead of a chore.To leave a voice message and to check out the blog post go tohttps://edslessons.com/how-to-dev

Ep 3 How to Help Kids Develop Wonder and Curiosity at Home

Nov 19 2023 9 mins  
Does your home learning environment provide children with opportunities to explore and wonder?Children love to learn about the world around them using their senses.It makes sense then to create an environment for children that will allow them plenty of opportunity to do just that.You don't need to invest in tons of plastic toys to create a stimulating environment, but we do need to

Ep 4 How to Minimise Technology In Young Children's Lives

Dec 04 2023 11 mins  
Technology is here to stay. It's a wonderful thing when used appropriately especially with and in front of young children.They really don't need screens in the hands, when there are alternatives.But in a world where everyone has a screen in their hands almost permanently, what alternatives are there for our kids? Especially when we are out in public places.In today's episode I give

Ep 5 24 Fun Activities to do With Kids Over the Holidays

Dec 11 2023 20 mins  
In today’s world where technology is easily accessible, it can be challenging to keep children off screens, especially during the holidays.The constant exposure to technology can lead to a decrease in children’s natural curiosity and creativity.  If you want your children to love learning and have curiosity, then check out these 24 fun learning activities that not only ben

Ep 6 Ten Tips to Get Outside and Off Screens these Holidays

Dec 18 2023 10 mins  
Most adults (and many children) spend hours in front of a screen each day.  In fact, research from GWI reveals that the typical internet user now spends almost 7 hours per day using the internet across all devices. It’s crazy to think that statistic equates to a person spending 40 percent of their waking life online. The GWI’s broad global survey of internet users aged 16

Ep 7 Finding Inspiration in Inquiry-based Learning

Dec 25 2023 13 mins  
So as we come to the close of 2023, I encourage you to start pondering how you as an educator truly impacted the lives of children in your care.  And what about you? Did you grow? Are you just going do the same things next year as you did this past year? Or are you going to challenge yourself this coming year to try something a little different, to take a bit of risk, to

Ep 8 What is Your Educational Philosophy - What you need to know if you want to be a teacher.

Jan 01 2024 10 mins  
Getting Started series: In this episode I unravel the significance of understanding your teaching beliefs. I know that starting out can feel like stepping into a maze, but fear not! I'm here to guide you through the wonderful world of educational philosophies in a clear and engaging way.In this episode, I'll talk about something super important: your teaching compass, or as some ca

Ep 9 How to Master Curriculum Lesson Planning using an Integrated Approach and Inquiry Based Learning

Jan 08 2024 10 mins  
Getting Started Series: In this episode, we dive into the art of lesson planning by exploring the innovative strategy of integrating various subject areas within the curriculum. Join me as I unravel the intricacies of seamlessly blending multiple subjects to create comprehensive and engaging learning experiences for students.Discover the immense benefits of integrating different cu

Ep 10 Scheduling for Inquiry-Based Learning

Jan 15 2024 12 mins  
Getting Started series: In this the third episode of the Getting Started in teaching series, we explore timetables and scheduling in the early childhood classroom, including how to integrate inquiry-based learning into our daily teaching schedules, and the benefits of visual timetables.As educators, we need to find the time to include all teaching areas into our already overcrowded