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