Blooming Curious

By Edwina Cottino

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