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Blooming Curious is for K-2 teachers and homeschool parents who want children to genuinely love learning. Hosted by early childhood educator Edwina Cottino, each episode shares practical, ready-to-use strategies built around curiosity, hands-on activities, nature-based learning, and the magic of picture books — because that's what actually works with young children. You'll find ideas for curiosity-driven lessons, early literacy, oral language development, and simple ways to bring inquiry and play into everyday learning — at school or at home. If you believe the early years matter, and that learning should be joyful and meaningful, you're in the right place. Subscribe for weekly ideas that keep children curious, focused, and excited to learn. Let's be blooming curious.
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Why Is My Child Bored? The Screen Paradox & the Power of Real-World Curiosity
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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What Classical Education and Charlotte Mason Got Right That We've Forgotten
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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I'm Worried About Losing Control — Can Inquiry Learning Really Work in a Real Classroom?
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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What Learning Looks Like When Curiosity Leads
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Why children stop asking questions — and what we're doing that causes it.
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Is Curiosity the Secret Weapon Your Students Need to Survive the AI Age?
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Why Your Child's Brain Needs Beauty to Develop Well
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Why Your Students Won’t Focus (And What Actually Fixes It)
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Why Kids Are Losing Curiosity (And What Teachers Can Do About It)
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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I Almost Ruined Kindergarten on Day One… Here’s What Saved Me
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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How to Plan Rich Learning Experiences Without Curriculum Overwhelm
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Why More Teaching Resources Won’t Fix Teacher Overwhelm (and What Actually Will)
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Why Curiosity Matters More Than Curriculum in Today’s Classrooms
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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January Lesson Planning for Teachers: Using Picture Books to Prevent Burnout
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Small Habits That Transform Teaching: Make It Fun Again
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Tech-Free Kids: 24 Holiday Activities That Actually Work
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Stop Teaching Worksheets Start Teaching Thinking: Inquiry-Based Learning Made Simple
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Eight Weeks to Successful Homeschooling
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Curriculum VS Traditions - Which delivers deeper learning?
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Learning Through Handmade Handicrafts - And Why Children Need This
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Three Routines for Creating Joyful Learning at Home
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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How to foster Independence and Responsibility in Young Learners at Home
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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How to Model Curiosity in your Homeschool (And Why it Matters)
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Why Your Child Needs Boredom (And How to Use It as a Teaching Tool)
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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When a Child Says 'This is Boring': What They're Really Telling You
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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How Questions Encourage Critical Thinking in Children
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Back to School Set Up for Nurturing Curiosity
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Transforming Learning with Inquiry and Learning Walls: A Conversation with Jessica Vance
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Three Simple Strategies to Integrate Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Five Simple Inquiry Strategies to Spark Classroom Curiosity and Engagement
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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The Simple Secret to Raising Naturally Curious Kids at Home (Without Buying Anything!)
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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How to Model Curiosity for Children: Five Practical Strategies
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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How to Spark Lifelong Curiosity in Early Learners: The Secret to Raising Inquisitive, Joyful Kids
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Rest, Reflect, and Reignite: How Educators Can Use the Summer to Recharge and Grow
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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The Ultimate Engagement Strategy: A Toolkit for Every Educator
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May 26, 2025 |
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Why Curiosity, Not Curriculum, Is the Key to Future-Ready Learning
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May 19, 2025 |
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Transforming Wonder Walls into Learning Tools
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May 12, 2025 |
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Integrated lesson planning with The Tiger Who Came to Tea
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May 05, 2025 |
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Taking a Stand for Children's Curiosity
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Transformative Power of Play with Sally Haughey
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Strategies for Improving Children's Mental Health: Insights from Toolbox Education
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Building Children's Confidence in Math with Foundational Strategies
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Addressing Mathematics Anxiety with Dr Aditya Nagrath
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Building Connections and Resilience with Shana Roberts
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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How Loose Parts Transform Learning in Early Childhood and Beyond
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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How a Montessori School Benefits Children's Learning with Alex Peterson
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Using Maslow's Hierarchy to Motivate Children to Love Learning
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Understanding Sensory Processing with Veronica Green
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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Motivating and Engaging Students with Inquiry-Based Learning
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Advocating for Inquiry with Tonya Gilchrist
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Integrated Picture Book Activities with I Went Walking
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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How to Plan Integrated Lessons
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Learning in Nature with Daniel Burton
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Planning Back to School: Essential Tips for Teachers
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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The Power of Goal Setting for Teachers
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Reducing Screen Time: 6 Creative Alternatives and Practical Strategies
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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How to Transform Lesson Planning With a Coach
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Ultimate Gift Guide for the Lifelong Learner
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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High Impact Teaching Strategies Comes Out Tops as Favourite Episode
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Explicit Teaching of Phonics - The best strategy for teaching children how to read
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Predicted Trends in Education for 2025 and Beyond
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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A Play Date with the Past: An interview with Nicola Hoad from Play in the Past
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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How to Hook Students into Learning with Hands-on Textile Crafts
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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How to Motivate Students to Take Ownership for Their Learning
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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How to better engage our students - State of Classroom Engagement Report by Lego Education
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Understanding Authentic Inquiry with Kath Murdoch
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Unlocking Curiosity in the Classroom: Insights from Trevor MacKenzie
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Inquiry based learning debunked
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Interview with Victoria Crossan of Learning by Inquiry
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Make Curiosity a Priority for Back to School
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Should teachers be decorating classrooms?
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Ultimate Back to School Organisation for Teachers
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Why and How I Started with Inquiry Based Learning
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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37: How to Integrate Science into your Teaching
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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The Most Effective Teaching Strategies for Student Learning
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Lesson Planning with Picture Books
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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What Teachers do in the Holidays.
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Nature-inspired Play Based Learning with April Zajko
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Strategies to Teach and Integrate Inquiry With Sqwish Resources
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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How to help children find the answers to their questions
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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The Effect of Modelling When Teaching Children
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Curating Real Life Opportunities for Exploration and Learning in K-2
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May 27, 2024 |
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How to Record and Document Children's Learning
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May 20, 2024 |
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Children's Questions that Lead to Curiosity and Knowledge
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May 13, 2024 |
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Jessica Vance on Inquiry, Curiosity and Learning walls
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May 06, 2024 |
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Open Ended Play with Marcus Veerman of Nudel Kart
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Dr Claire Warden on The Meaning of Nature Pedagogy in Practice
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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How to plan for and integrate inquiry into your existing teaching
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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What's the Most Effective Strategy for Student Learning?
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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How to Integrate Inquiry and Nurture Curiosity
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Two Favourite strategies for engaging children and keeping them curious.
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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How Educators Can Nurture Their Own Curiosity
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Outdoor Learning with Victoria Hackett of Outdoor Classrooms
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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How to Stop the Decline of Children's Curiosity
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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The Importance of Play in Children's Learning and Development
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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How to Nurture Keen Observational Skills in Kids to Help Them Learn
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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The Power of Observation: A Guide for Educators
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Exploring the Benefits of Loose Parts Play with Ashleigh Sharp
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Setting up an Outdoor Learning Environment for Children
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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11: How to Create an Inspiring Indoor Learning Environment
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Scheduling for Inquiry-Based Learning
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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How to Master Curriculum Lesson Planning using an Integrated Approach and Inquiry Based Learning
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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What is Your Educational Philosophy - What you need to know if you want to teach
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Finding Inspiration in Inquiry-based Learning
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Ten Tips to Get Outside and Off Screens these Holidays
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Twenty Four Fun Activities to do With Kids Over the Holidays
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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How to Minimise Technology In Young Children's Lives
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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How to Help Kids Develop Wonder and Curiosity at Home
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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How to Keep Kids Curious
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Welcome to Blooming Curious
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Nov 20, 2023 |