Blooming Curious

Exploring timetables and scheduling in early childhood, 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 weekly schedules. In this episode we explore how to schedule non-negotiables, and integrate inquiry, so that we can meet m...

How to integrate multiple 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 curriculum areas and how this approach not only enhances learning but also effectively meets the outcomes across various disciplines...

Learn about your teaching compass, or as some call it, your educational philosophy. We'll chat about how understanding what you believe about how kids learn can make a huge difference in how you teach. We'll break down Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Steiner Waldorf and a few other educational theorists in simple terms, and show you how these ideas about teaching can help shape your own approach. Think...

How to make a real difference in the lives of children you teach. 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 d...

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 to 64 also reports that we...

How do we 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 benefit your child’s learning but are fun for the whole family, and some even give parents some muc...

Technology is here to stay. 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 you two simple alternatives, or challenges - which on the face of it might appear lame and possibly non-starters, but have a go, stay with it, and see if anything changes in your childr...

How to 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 take some time to think about the objects...

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. 🔗 Links: Learn more: How to keep children curious 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curios...

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. 🔗 Links: Learn more: How to keep children curious 🆓 Download the FREE e-guide How to Nurture Natural Curiosity HERE ✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curio...