Blooming Curious
Blooming Curious explores teaching strategies for early childhood classroom and home educators to keep young children curious - integrating inquiry, nature, and play based learning in children’s everyday experiences to foster a lifelong love for learning. Get inspired to ignite kids' sense of wonder and curiosity by integrating inquiry-based learning into your everyday lessons and simultaneously equip kids with the skills they need to navigate an ever changing world, while you reignite your passion, and even meet curriculum requirements. Tune in every week for tried and tested tips and resources to help kids stay curious and wondering with your host Edwina Cottino of Ed’s Lessons. Click subscribe and feed your curiosity.Check out podcast episodes at https://edslessons.com/bloomingcurious/ and sign up to the Blooming Curious newsletter for strategies and resources to keep kids curious and loving learning. Check out the website at www.edslessons.com for blog posts and resources.
Episodes
May 7, 2024 • 40 mins
Jessica Vance, inquiry educator, thought leader, consultant and author of Leading with a Lens of Inquiry, talks about the role of leadership in cultivating a culture of inquiry and the strategies and practices that promote curiosity and an inquiry mindset in students, teachers and leaders.
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April 30, 2024 • 72 mins
Marcus Veerman is a playground designer, founder and CEO of a charity called Playground Ideas and designer and founder of the Nudel Kart, Nudel Pod and Nudel Rover, innovative open ended toys based on loose parts. These multilayered innovations allow children's creativity, problem solving, critical thinking and language skills not only to develop, but flourish.
In this episode Marcus shares his amazing journey from pro...
In this episode Marcus shares his amazing journey from pro...
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April 23, 2024 • 41 mins
Today we welcome Dr Claire Warden, Nature Pedagogist, author, education consultant, entrepreneurial leader and founder of Auchlone, a multi award winning nature kindergarten in Scotland.
We unpack what nature pedagogy is, and how educators can include it in their settings and teaching practice. We discuss the benefits of risk, and the importance of curiosity and fascination when it comes to sparking a love for learning ...
We unpack what nature pedagogy is, and how educators can include it in their settings and teaching practice. We discuss the benefits of risk, and the importance of curiosity and fascination when it comes to sparking a love for learning ...
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April 16, 2024 • 15 mins
So you're inspired to integrate inquiry-based learning into your existing lessons, but you 're struggling to know how to go about it. This episode will walk you through the process and give you some ideas of how you can integrate inquiry into your planning and everyday lessons.
To make your life easier, download the planning sheet at https://resources.edslessons.com/integrating-inquiry-planning-sheet
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To make your life easier, download the planning sheet at https://resources.edslessons.com/integrating-inquiry-planning-sheet
Get a detail...
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April 9, 2024 • 12 mins
According to the latest Australian news reports, Australian children are performing terribly and the real culprit is the fact that teachers are not teaching using an explicit instruction model.
In today's episode I explore very subtly (can you guess what it is?) what the issue might be, and exactly what it is we're trying to achieve if we are not using a whole repertoire of strategies.
To listen to the episode on the we...
In today's episode I explore very subtly (can you guess what it is?) what the issue might be, and exactly what it is we're trying to achieve if we are not using a whole repertoire of strategies.
To listen to the episode on the we...
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April 2, 2024 • 17 mins
You cannot expect children to be curious, if you yourself are not curious. In this episode Edwina gives you the tips and strategies you need to nurture your own curiosity so that you are better able to spot opportunities for nurturing it in the children you teach.
Curiosity naturally leads to inquiry. Edwina demonstrates how the inquiry process is closely aligned to the strategies for nurturing your own curiosity and t...
Curiosity naturally leads to inquiry. Edwina demonstrates how the inquiry process is closely aligned to the strategies for nurturing your own curiosity and t...
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In this episode two educators respond to the question, "What is your favourite strategy for engaging children and keeping them curious?"
Both Veronica Green and April Zajko who are educational consultants and experienced early childhood educators, respond to this question with passion. Their commitment to children's learning is clear and unwavering.
Read the blog post and the transcript of this episode at h...
Both Veronica Green and April Zajko who are educational consultants and experienced early childhood educators, respond to this question with passion. Their commitment to children's learning is clear and unwavering.
Read the blog post and the transcript of this episode at h...
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March 19, 2024 • 17 mins
Curiosity and Inquiry series: It's sad but true that curiosity is on the decline, not just among children, but among adults too. If we are to raise and educate children to be the problem solvers and innovators of tomorrow, then we simply must maintain and nurture our own curiosity, in order to be able to nurture it in the children we teach.
In this episode I explore some of the reasons for this decline in our curiosity ...
In this episode I explore some of the reasons for this decline in our curiosity ...
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March 12, 2024 • 46 mins
Curiosity and Inquiry series: In this episode we take learning outdoors and learn from Victoria Hackett creator of Outdoor Classrooms and The Secret Gardens Outdoor Classroom, how we educators and parents can incorporate the curriculum and learning, by creating inspirational outdoor learning environments that bring joy to learning.
Victoria takes educators and parents on journey of discovery as she introduces us to the ...
Victoria takes educators and parents on journey of discovery as she introduces us to the ...
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March 5, 2024 • 22 mins
Curiosity and Inquiry series: In early childhood that drive to explore, question, and play is curiosity! Curiosity forms the cornerstone of all learning and discovery. And that initial interest and curiosity, naturally leads to inquiry. It’s a perfectly natural transition. If curiosity is so innate in all of us, why are we losing it? In this episode I explore some of the reasons for the decline in children's curiosity and offe...
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February 27, 2024 • 20 mins
Getting Started series: Play is a fundamental aspect of childhood that holds profound implications for children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
In today's episode I delve into the impact of play on children's development and explore some of the research that underscores the immense benefits of play in shaping children's lives and question the lack of play in education despite everything we know...
In today's episode I delve into the impact of play on children's development and explore some of the research that underscores the immense benefits of play in shaping children's lives and question the lack of play in education despite everything we know...
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February 20, 2024 • 9 mins
Getting Started series: In today's episode we explore how educators can encourage children to observe the world around them. Observation is the key that sparks curiosity! We talk about how we go about developing observation skills and the strategies that we can employ to get kids curious. Things like modelling, questioning, how to look for answers and even a bit of soul searching to ensure that we are setting a good example of...
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February 13, 2024 • 16 mins
Getting Started Series: Observation provides teachers and educators with powerful data and insights to inform their teaching, and make decisions about what's best for their learners. In this episode I explore different types of observations and provide some strategies to assist classroom and home educators to collect observations easily.
For all the details, links and downloads go to https://edslessons.com/the-pow...
For all the details, links and downloads go to https://edslessons.com/the-pow...
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February 6, 2024 • 39 mins
Today on Blooming Curious we welcome Ashleigh Sharp. Ash is a former early childhood classroom teacher and now the founder of Play More, a business focused on the importance of letting children play freely with loose parts. The loose parts mindset enables children to be trusted, to be creative without adult interference, and lets kids (and adults!) learn as they play. Ash talks about avoiding controlled environments and lettin...
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January 30, 2024 • 17 mins
Getting Started series: The outdoor environment has the potential to be an extraordinary learning space that sparks curiosity and wonder in our children. The outdoor setting offers unique learning opportunities that can't be replicated indoors. In this episode we we unpack the secrets to crafting irresistible outdoor learning spaces and explore the keys to designing outdoor spaces that spark curiosity, foster creativity, and m...
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January 23, 2024 • 17 mins
Getting Started series: Explore the art of creating an inspiring indoor learning environment that fosters curiosity and nurtures holistic development in early childhood students.
In this episode we explore how we as both classroom and home educators go about preparing our indoor space for deep child centred learning.
We explore the benefits of a neutral colour pallet, organisation, setting up different learning zon...
In this episode we explore how we as both classroom and home educators go about preparing our indoor space for deep child centred learning.
We explore the benefits of a neutral colour pallet, organisation, setting up different learning zon...
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January 16, 2024 • 12 mins
Getting Started series: In this the third episode of the Getting Started in teaching series, we explore timetables and scheduling in the early childhood classroom, 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 ...
As educators, we need to find the time to include all teaching areas into our already overcrowded weekly schedules. In this episode we ...
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Getting Started Series: In this episode, we dive into the art of lesson planning by exploring the innovative strategy of integrating various 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.
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January 2, 2024 • 10 mins
Getting Started series: In this episode I unravel the significance of understanding your teaching beliefs. I know that starting out can feel like stepping into a maze, but fear not! I'm here to guide you through the wonderful world of educational philosophies in a clear and engaging way.
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December 26, 2023 • 13 mins
So 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.
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