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Blooming CuriousAuthor: Edwina Cottino
Weekly inspiration for homeschool parents ( and curious early childhood teachers) raising curious, confident learners. Blooming Curious helps you create natural, engaging learning experiences for PreK-Year 2 childrenusing picture books, nature exploration, and inquiry-based activities that meet learning requirements and make homeschooling feel joyful, not overwhelming. Visit www.bloomingcurious.com for stress-free resources and strategies that put the love back into learning. Sign up for your weekly dose of inspiration with Get Curious. Language: en Genres: Education, How To, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Why Your Students Won’t Focus (And What Actually Fixes It)
Episode 103
Monday, 23 February, 2026
Are your students refusing to start? Struggling to focus? Disinterested in learning?In this episode, we explore a powerful but often overlooked truth: lack of focus is often a lack of curiosity.Instead of choosing between structure (classical education) and engagement (inquiry learning), what if the real solution is combining both?In today’s conversation, I break down:Why children disengage in the first placeHow Classical education and Inquiry-based learning actually complement each otherHow to spark curiosity without creating chaosPractical strategies for K–2 teachers to increase focus and participationIf you're tired of behaviour charts, constant reminders, or children refusing to do the work — this episode will give you a calmer, more effective way forward.In This Episode We Discuss:The real reason children struggle to focusWhy compliance doesn’t equal engagementThe strengths of classical educationThe strengths of inquiry learningHow curiosity improves cognitive focus6 practical steps to implement structured curiosity in K–2How to design lessons that children actually care about🔗 Sign up for the mini course Curiosity Without Chaos🔗 Read the blog post HERE✨ If you value curiosity, deep learning, and hands-on teaching, don’t forget to subscribe and follow for weekly inspiration.✍️ Sign up to Get Curious, the inspirational weekly newsletter for curious parents and educators HERE💌Connect with Edwina:Email: contact@bloomingcurious.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/blooming_curious/Website: https://www.bloomingcurious.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloomingcuriousYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@edsbloomingcurious☕️ 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.☕️00:00 Why Kids Disengage: It’s Not Laziness, It’s Lost Curiosity02:05 Traditional vs Classical vs Inquiry: What’s Missing When We Separate Them02:51 The Sweet Spot: Combining Classical Structure + Inquiry to Ignite Focus04:12 6 Steps to Spark Curiosity (1–2): Rich Content & Ask Before You Tell05:03 6 Steps (3–4): Teach Explicitly After the Spark + Keep Tasks Purposeful06:06 6 Steps (5–6): Protect Cognitive Load & Build Focus with Narration07:12 Wrap-Up + ‘Curiosity Without Chaos’ Framework & Final Thanks
