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Ep 20 Two Educators answer:”What is your favourite strategy for engaging children and keeping them curious?”

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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  https://bloomingcurious.com/best-strategies-for-engaging-children-and-keeping-them-curious/

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Veronica can be found at Cultivating Confidence and join her Facebook group is  All Things Early Years

April Zajko can be found at April’s Teaching Tree or join her Facebook group the Nature Inspired Teacher or follow April’s Teaching Tree

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