Blooming Curious
Edwina Cottino
Blooming Curious is a podcast for early childhood teachers and parents who want nurture curiosity and a love for learning in children. It’s for those that want to move beyond the traditional talk and chalk classroom, and get back to the things that really matter when it comes to teaching and growing young children. Tune in every week as we share stories, strategies, and actionable ideas that help nurture curious, confident, lifelong learners with your host, passionate Early Childhood educator and parent Edwina Cottino. Visit www.bloomingcurious.com for resources, and actionable ideas all aimed at helping teachers and parents nurture children's natural curiosity, and put the love back into teaching and learning.Get your weekly shot of inspiration with Get Curious.
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Ep 50 Predicted Trends in Education for 2025 and Beyond
Blooming Curious
10/21/24 • 15 min
What are the predicted trends in Education for 2025 and beyond? Scouring the internet I found many, so in this episode I curate the top 5 that I think will probably stick and some of the negative impacts that these trends will have on our children.
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Visit the episode page HERE for all the links mentioned in the episode.
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☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 35 Lesson Planning with Picture Books
Blooming Curious
07/08/24 • 11 min
When it comes to planning lessons in an early childhood classrooms, picture books are the one resource educators cannot do without. Picture books are not only provocations, they ignite curiosity, stimulate creativity and imagination and are a source for teaching not only literacy skills, but an appreciation and a love for books.
In this episode we unpack how we educators plan our learning experiences using picture books to drive our planning and learning experiences.
We also discover what the research around the benefits of reading to children says.
Show notes and more at https://bloomingcurious.com/podcast-episode/lesson-planning-with-picture-books/
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In this episode we unpack how we educators plan our learning experiences using picture books to drive our planning and learning experiences.
We also discover what the research around the benefits of reading to children says.
Show notes and more at https://bloomingcurious.com/podcast-episode/lesson-planning-with-picture-books/
Follow me:
Website: https://bloomingcurious.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcurious
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/edslessons/
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 9 How to Master Curriculum Lesson Planning using an Integrated Approach and Inquiry Based Learning
Blooming Curious
01/08/24 • 10 min
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.
Discover the immense benefits of integrating different curriculum areas and how this approach not only enhances learning but also effectively meets the outcomes across various disciplines. I explore how we educators can harness the potential of cross-curricular integration to foster a holistic understanding and application of knowledge.
Moreover, we delve into the integration of inquiry-based learning within this framework, highlighting its pivotal role in engaging students and encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity. Uncover how an inquiry-driven approach complements integrated teaching, empowering students to explore connections across subjects and develop a deeper understanding of the material.
Learn how to effectively structure lessons that seamlessly weave together different subjects while incorporating inquiry-based methodologies.
Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking to refine your teaching methods or new to teaching and eager to explore innovative approaches, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to harness the power of integrated curriculum and inquiry-based learning, ultimately fostering a richer educational experience for your students.
For all the details and links mentioned in the episode go to https://bloomingcurious.com/how-to-plan-inte...ing-a-curriculum/
If you like the show please subscribe and leave a review which will really benefit the show showing up for others.
Sign up to Get Curious, the weekly inspirational newsletter for curious educators at https://resources.bloomingcurious.com/getcurious
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Discover the immense benefits of integrating different curriculum areas and how this approach not only enhances learning but also effectively meets the outcomes across various disciplines. I explore how we educators can harness the potential of cross-curricular integration to foster a holistic understanding and application of knowledge.
Moreover, we delve into the integration of inquiry-based learning within this framework, highlighting its pivotal role in engaging students and encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and curiosity. Uncover how an inquiry-driven approach complements integrated teaching, empowering students to explore connections across subjects and develop a deeper understanding of the material.
Learn how to effectively structure lessons that seamlessly weave together different subjects while incorporating inquiry-based methodologies.
Whether you're a seasoned educator seeking to refine your teaching methods or new to teaching and eager to explore innovative approaches, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and strategies to harness the power of integrated curriculum and inquiry-based learning, ultimately fostering a richer educational experience for your students.
For all the details and links mentioned in the episode go to https://bloomingcurious.com/how-to-plan-inte...ing-a-curriculum/
If you like the show please subscribe and leave a review which will really benefit the show showing up for others.
Sign up to Get Curious, the weekly inspirational newsletter for curious educators at https://resources.bloomingcurious.com/getcurious
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 12 Setting up an Outdoor Learning Environment for Children
Blooming Curious
01/29/24 • 17 min
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 make learning an unforgettable adventure.
For all the details and links read the blog post at https://bloomingcurious.com/setting-up-an-ou...ent-for-children/
If you like the show please consider subscribing and sharing, and leaving a review, this is the only way this show can grow and benefit more educators and children.
Sign up to Get Curious the weekly inspirational newsletter for curious educators. Go to https://resources.bloomingcurious.com/getcurious☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
For all the details and links read the blog post at https://bloomingcurious.com/setting-up-an-ou...ent-for-children/
If you like the show please consider subscribing and sharing, and leaving a review, this is the only way this show can grow and benefit more educators and children.
Sign up to Get Curious the weekly inspirational newsletter for curious educators. Go to https://resources.bloomingcurious.com/getcurious☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
07/15/24 • 22 min
Schools are in crisis. Researchers say that children are not performing as well as they should be, and are falling behind.
But who is to blame? The curriculum or the teachers, or something else? Are our teaching strategies ineffective?
In this episode we look at what research based evidence says are the most effective teaching strategies for student learning. We dig into High Impact Teaching Strategies as developed by John Hattie, and how these strategies align with inquiry based learning.
If we are using these evidence based strategies, then surely student learning will be positively impacted.
We unpack how these strategies form part of an inquiry classroom and explore how teachers can get started with inquiry in their classrooms with the Inquiry101 e-guide.
Find all the show notes and links on Blooming Curious
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
But who is to blame? The curriculum or the teachers, or something else? Are our teaching strategies ineffective?
In this episode we look at what research based evidence says are the most effective teaching strategies for student learning. We dig into High Impact Teaching Strategies as developed by John Hattie, and how these strategies align with inquiry based learning.
If we are using these evidence based strategies, then surely student learning will be positively impacted.
We unpack how these strategies form part of an inquiry classroom and explore how teachers can get started with inquiry in their classrooms with the Inquiry101 e-guide.
Find all the show notes and links on Blooming Curious
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 37 How to Integrate Science into your Teaching
Blooming Curious
07/22/24 • 23 min
In this episode I unpack how to easily and effectively integrate science with English Language Arts and other subjects, thereby making learning not only authentic and relatable for students but a whole lot more fun for educators too.
I break down all the important parts we need to consider when planning an integrated curriculum and give examples of how well planned and spontaneous learning experiences can add to children's understanding of the world, and help them make connections to other learning areas and to their own lived experiences.
I unpack why we should be thinking about bringing themes back, and talk about the impact that having specialist science teachers in elementary schools has on student learning.
For all the links and show notes go HERE
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
I break down all the important parts we need to consider when planning an integrated curriculum and give examples of how well planned and spontaneous learning experiences can add to children's understanding of the world, and help them make connections to other learning areas and to their own lived experiences.
I unpack why we should be thinking about bringing themes back, and talk about the impact that having specialist science teachers in elementary schools has on student learning.
For all the links and show notes go HERE
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 41 Make Curiosity a Priority for Back to School
Blooming Curious
08/19/24 • 18 min
It's back to school time and teachers are preparing classrooms and lesson plans in anticipation for that first day and all the days that follow.
Of course, ensuring that the learning space is welcoming and sparks curiosity and interest is at the forefront of every teacher's mind, but the greatest challenge for any teacher is how to get kids to be interested in learning, to spark their curiosity and encourage a love for learning.
That is half the battle!
What does it take to encourage curiosity and how do we keep those young minds curious?
This is what we unpack in this episode.
Go to the episode page for all the links and shownotes.
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☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Of course, ensuring that the learning space is welcoming and sparks curiosity and interest is at the forefront of every teacher's mind, but the greatest challenge for any teacher is how to get kids to be interested in learning, to spark their curiosity and encourage a love for learning.
That is half the battle!
What does it take to encourage curiosity and how do we keep those young minds curious?
This is what we unpack in this episode.
Go to the episode page for all the links and shownotes.
Love this content? Leave a review and share it with 2 friends or colleagues.
Thanks!
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 42 Interview with Victoria Crossan of Learning by Inquiry
Blooming Curious
08/26/24 • 59 min
Victoria Crossan is a wealth of practical knowledge when it comes to using inquiry as a teaching strategy to nurture children's curiosity.
In this episode we upack how inquiry benefits children's learning, the difference between an invitation and a provocation and how to use what you have to set up provocations.
Victoria walks us through how to use provocations to spark children's interests and gives useful advice to educators who are new to inquiry, and are ready to have a go.
Victoria's passion is palpable! Let this be the episode that makes you want to have a go and change children's learning for the better.
All the links and show notes can be found in the episode website.
Sign up to Get Curious, the weekly dose of inspiration for educators who are keen to put the love back into teaching and learning. Sign up here.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
In this episode we upack how inquiry benefits children's learning, the difference between an invitation and a provocation and how to use what you have to set up provocations.
Victoria walks us through how to use provocations to spark children's interests and gives useful advice to educators who are new to inquiry, and are ready to have a go.
Victoria's passion is palpable! Let this be the episode that makes you want to have a go and change children's learning for the better.
All the links and show notes can be found in the episode website.
Sign up to Get Curious, the weekly dose of inspiration for educators who are keen to put the love back into teaching and learning. Sign up here.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
09/09/24 • 12 min
One of the speakers at the 2024 Inquiry Educators Summit 2024 was Trevor MacKenzie, teacher, Education Consultant, speaker and author.
Trevor focused on how we as educators plan for curiosity. How we get children to ask questions and how we use our students' questions as formative evidence to plan the next steps in our students' learning.
It all starts with knowing our curriculum and then using our provocations to ignite curiosity and questions from students.
Trevor gave some examples of actionable questioning routines and how we use them to stay true to our values as inquiry educators.
In this episode I share some of the learning I took away from Trevor's session, and also some of the episodes and blog posts that reiterate Trevor's sentiments about inquiry in practise.
For all the links and show notes, go to the episode page.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Trevor focused on how we as educators plan for curiosity. How we get children to ask questions and how we use our students' questions as formative evidence to plan the next steps in our students' learning.
It all starts with knowing our curriculum and then using our provocations to ignite curiosity and questions from students.
Trevor gave some examples of actionable questioning routines and how we use them to stay true to our values as inquiry educators.
In this episode I share some of the learning I took away from Trevor's session, and also some of the episodes and blog posts that reiterate Trevor's sentiments about inquiry in practise.
For all the links and show notes, go to the episode page.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Ep 54 How to Transform Lesson Planning With a Coach
Blooming Curious
11/18/24 • 9 min
These days just about anyone who wants to get ahead and bring the best out of themselves has a coach.
Why should teachers be any different?
In today's episode Edwina explores why every teacher should consider getting a coach and why and how to integrate lessons that bring excitement back into the classroom and tick multiple curriculum outcomes.
Edwina also announces her new introductory coaching offer for teachers who want to get the best out of their teaching and learn how to integrate across the curriculum and get the support of a like minded planning buddy.
Go to the episode website for all the links mentioned in the episode.
To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning , go here.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
Why should teachers be any different?
In today's episode Edwina explores why every teacher should consider getting a coach and why and how to integrate lessons that bring excitement back into the classroom and tick multiple curriculum outcomes.
Edwina also announces her new introductory coaching offer for teachers who want to get the best out of their teaching and learn how to integrate across the curriculum and get the support of a like minded planning buddy.
Go to the episode website for all the links mentioned in the episode.
To sign up to Get Curious, the newsletter that gives you a dose of weekly inspiration, and the strategies and resources to help you, help children to thrive in their learning , go here.
☕️ If you like my work and want to encourage me to keep going, you can do so by buying me a coffee! Any contribution will be gratefully received and will certainly give me the kick I need to keep going.☕️
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FAQ
How many episodes does Blooming Curious have?
Blooming Curious currently has 55 episodes available.
What topics does Blooming Curious cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Teaching, Curiosity, Early Childhood, Courses, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Blooming Curious?
The episode title 'Ep 2 How to Keep Kids Curious' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Blooming Curious?
The average episode length on Blooming Curious is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Blooming Curious released?
Episodes of Blooming Curious are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Blooming Curious?
The first episode of Blooming Curious was released on Nov 20, 2023.
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