Blooming Curious
Looking to effect change and embrace authentic early childhood values and learning?
Tune in to Blooming Curious for weekly inspiration and actionable strategies for early childhood classroom and home based educators who want to nurture curious, confident, lifelong learners.
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Tune in to Blooming Curious for weekly inspiration and actionable strategies for early childhood classroom and home based educators who want to nurture curious, confident, lifelong learners.
Visit www.bloomingcurious.com for resources and strategies that put the love back into teaching and learning.
Sign up for your weekly dose of inspiration with Get Curious.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 84
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Ep 84 Back to School Set Up for Nurturing Curiosity
This is a replay of episode 40 - Should teachers be decorating their classrooms? Before you start stressing over classroom decor and spending your own hard earned cash, or worrying about what to do t…
00:14:31 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Ep 83 Transforming Learning with Inquiry and Learning Walls: A Conversation with Jessica Vance
In this episode of Blooming Curious, we welcome back Jessica Vance, passionate inquiry educator and author, to discuss her latest book, 'Evidence of Inquiry.' The book offers a hands-on guide to maki…
00:40:11 |
Mon 21 Jul 2025
Ep 82 Three Simple Strategies to Integrate Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
In this episode, discover how to seamlessly weave literacy into every subject without adding more prep time. Learn three practical strategies: using picture books to create cross-curricular connectio…
00:08:49 |
Mon 07 Jul 2025
Ep 81 5 Simple Inquiry Strategies to Spark Classroom Curiosity and Engagement
Ignite your classroom with 5 Simple Inquiry Strategies to Spark Classroom Curiosity and Engagement! In this episode, Edwina provides practical, down-to-earth ways to bring inquiry-based learning to l…
00:11:21 |
Tue 01 Jul 2025
Ep 80 The Simple Secret to Raising Naturally Curious Kids at Home (Without Buying Anything!)
In this episode, Edwina explores the importance of harnessing children's natural curiosity through everyday moments. She offers practical advice for homeschooling parents and anyone wanting to create…
00:06:13 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Ep 79 How to Model Curiosity for Kids: Five Practical Strategies
In this episode of Blooming Curious, Edwina discusses the importance of adults modelling curiosity to help children become curious learners. She highlights that children's curiosity mirrors that of t…
00:05:17 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Ep 78 How to Spark Lifelong Curiosity in Early Learners: The Secret to Raising Inquisitive, Joyful Kids
In this episode, discover the missing ingredient in early learning environments that can transform how children learn. Edwina reveals a teaching experience that changed everything, and how this exper…
00:06:52 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Ep 77 Rest, Reflect, and Reignite: How Educators Can Use the Summer to Recharge and Grow
In this episode Edwina speaks to educators and parents in the northern hemisphere about the importance of summer break, not just as a time for recovery, but as an opportunity for a mindset reset towa…
00:08:58 |
Mon 02 Jun 2025
Ep 76 The Ultimate Engagement Strategy: A Toolkit for Every Educator
Introducing the Curiosity Toolkit: A simple way to engage students and foster curiosity
In this episode, Edwina shares the experience that changed everything for her. She introduces the Curiosity Too…
00:08:49 |
Mon 26 May 2025
Ep 75 Why Curiosity, Not Curriculum, Is the Key to Future-Ready Learning
In this episode, we look at the challenges faced by educators today, from disengaged students to a stifling curriculum. We discuss the results of a recent survey highlighting these issues and propose…
00:06:04 |
Mon 19 May 2025
Ep 74 Transforming Wonder Walls into Learning Tools
In this episode, Edwina looks at how to turn a 'Wonder Wall' from a static classroom decoration into a dynamic part of the learning process. By using students' questions for guided inquiry, educators…
00:06:41 |
Mon 12 May 2025
Ep 73 Integrated lesson planning with The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Transform Your Teaching: Integrated Learning with Picture Books
This episode addresses the common frustrations that educators face with lesson planning, and offers a solution through integrated learni…
00:12:23 |
Mon 05 May 2025
Ep 72 Taking a Stand for Children's Curiosity
In this episode of Blooming Curious, Edwina reflects on the insights shared by various experienced educators like Sally Haughey, Claire Warden, Jessica Vance, Tonya Gilchrist, and April Zajko, about …
00:04:57 |
Mon 21 Apr 2025
Ep 71 Unlocking the Transformative Power of Play with Sally Haughey
In this episode of Blooming Curious, I welcome Sally Haughey, (pronounced Hoy) the founder and CEO of Wunderled, formerly known as Fairy Dust Teaching. Sally shares her journey from beginning her tea…
00:58:51 |
Mon 14 Apr 2025
Ep 70 Strategies for Improving Children's Mental Health: Insights from Toolbox Education
In this episode of Blooming Curious, we welcome Ben Scholl and David Berlinski, founders of Toolbox Education. They discuss their initiative to equip children with evidence-based tools for improving …
00:49:40 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Ep 69 Building Children's Confidence in Math with Foundational Strategies
In this episode of Blooming Curious, we dive into the critical topic of building children's confidence in mathematics to combat math anxiety. Following up on last week's discussion with Dr. Aditya Na…
00:36:53 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Ep 68 Addressing Mathematics Anxiety with Dr Aditya Nagrath
In this episode of Blooming Curious, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, author of 'Treating Mathematics Anxiety' and founder of the Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, joins the podcast to discuss his mission to…
00:38:43 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Ep 67 Building Connections and Resilience with Shana Roberts
In this episode of Blooming Curious, I welcome Shana Roberts, a multi-talented educator, author, and podcast host of 'Talk and Coffee.' Shana shares her 20-year journey in education, emphasising the …
00:38:34 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Ep 66 How Loose Parts Transform Learning in Early Childhood and Beyond
In this episode, we discuss the importance of sparking children's curiosity with loose parts as a key educational strategy. Loose parts is a favourite approach among numerous educators, including Jan…
00:09:57 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Ep 65 How a Montessori School Benefits Children's Learning with Alex Peterson
In this episode of Blooming Curious, we welcome Alex Peterson, a dedicated Montessori teacher who shares her insights and experience in a Montessori classroom online as @missnearingsmontessori. Alex …
00:40:21 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
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