I Almost Ruined Kindergarten on Day One… Here’s What Saved Me

Описание: Teaching kindergarten is a little bit like herding cats… but this week gave me two moments that reminded me why curiosity-based learning works.


In this episode, I’m sharing a real behind-the-scenes reflection from my first week back teaching kindergarten, and how two small moments (acorns + a daytime moon!) turned into powerful inquiry opportunities.


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00:00 Introduction and First Week Back


00:41 Avoiding a Rookie Mistake


01:24 Joyful Moments with Acorns


04:01 Curiosity About the Moon


05:03 Encouraging Everyday Curiosity


06:07 Conclusion and Next Steps


06:58 Closing Remarks and Call to Action