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80 The Simple Secret to Raising Naturally Curious Kids at Home (Without Buying Anything!)

Episode Description

In this episode, Edwina explores the importance of harnessing children’s natural curiosity through everyday moments. She offers practical advice for homeschooling parents and anyone wanting to create a curiosity-rich learning environment at home. Key strategies include becoming a professional question-asker, modelling curiosity by wondering out loud, and following children’s natural fascinations instead of a rigid agenda.

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00:00 Introduction: The Endless ‘Why’ Questions

00:18 The Importance of Curiosity in Learning
00:26 Welcome and Episode Overview
00:36 Curiosity in Everyday Moments
01:11 Three Practical Ways to Foster Curiosity
02:43 Addressing Common Concerns
02:57 Introducing the Curiosity Bundle
03:06 How the Curiosity Bundle Works
04:58 Conclusion: Embrace Curiosity
05:30 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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