Barbara Ann Mojica – Little Miss History: Multisensory Learning, Critical Thinking & Curiosity for Complex Kids

In this episode of Complex Kids, Simple Solutions, host Michelle Choairy sits down with Barbara Ann Mojica—historian, retired special-education administrator, and award-winning creator of the Little Miss History® children’s book series—for a lively discussion on why history (and curiosity!) matter for every learner, especially kids with complex needs.

Drawing on 40+ years as a teacher, special-education principal, and district administrator, Barbara shares:

• How multisensory, theme-based lessons help diverse brains retain information and build real-world skills
• Simple ways parents can weave “Who? What? When? Where? Why?” questions into car rides, doctor visits, and everyday play
• Why critical-thinking habits start in preschool—and what happens when schools drop cursive, social studies, or science in favor of test prep
• Tips for adapting any curriculum at home (or in an IEP meeting) so a child’s strengths lead the way
• The origin story of Little Miss History—and how an adventurous cartoon guide turns museums, monuments, and national parks into interactive learning adventures

Whether you’re homeschooling, navigating an IEP, or just looking for fresh ways to spark your child’s curiosity, Barbara’s practical wisdom will help you mentor kids to be kind, compassionate, and endlessly inquisitive.

👤 About the Guest

Barbara Ann Mojica is a retired educator whose career spans more than four decades as a classroom teacher, special-education specialist, principal, and school-district administrator. A lifelong historian, she now writes the award-winning Little Miss History® picture-book series, using a whimsical cartoon alter-ego to make learning about people, places, and events a fun-filled adventure. Barbara’s mission: equip families and teachers with tools that “inspire, entertain, and educate”—because, as she says, “If you don’t know your history, you don’t know what you’re talking about.”

🔗 Connect with Barbara Ann Mojica

• Website & blog: https://www.LittleMissHistory.com
• YouTube mini-lessons: Little Miss History Channel
• Pinterest resource boards: Little Miss History
• Email: [email protected]

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