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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 7 MIN

#234: From ‘Why Them?’ to ‘What About Me?’: Reclaiming Curiosity as an Educator

from The Everything ECE Podcast · host Carla Ward

We often talk about curiosity in early childhood education. how we encourage it in children, how we observe it, and how we support it through play and learning.But what about educator curiosity?In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, we explore the shift from focusing solely on children’s curiosity to reconnecting with our own. Carla shares a personal story about following curiosity outside of early childhood education and how it transformed her perspective, practice, and professional growth.You’ll also walk away with simple, realistic ways to start leaning into your own curiosity as an educator, without adding more to your already full plate.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or just going through the motions, this episode will invite you to think differently.Because the best educators aren’t the ones who know the most… they’re the ones who never stop wondering.LINKSSummit: The Everything ECE SummitSponsor: Ratio Staffing- https://ratiostaffing.com/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week! shape their early years.CONNECT WITH CARLAThe ECE Latte LoungeEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠Website: carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece

We often talk about curiosity in early childhood education. how we encourage it in children, how we observe it, and how we support it through play and learning.But what about educator curiosity?In this episode of The Everything ECE Podcast, we explore the shift from focusing solely on children’s curiosity to reconnecting with our own. Carla shares a personal story about following curiosity outside of early childhood education and how it transformed her perspective, practice, and professional growth.You’ll also walk away with simple, realistic ways to start leaning into your own curiosity as an educator, without adding more to your already full plate.If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or just going through the motions, this episode will invite you to think differently.Because the best educators aren’t the ones who know the most… they’re the ones who never stop wondering.LINKSSummit: The Everything ECE SummitSponsor: Ratio Staffing- https://ratiostaffing.com/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more ECEs who are in the thick of it!. Thanks for tuning in to The Everything ECE.  See you next week! shape their early years.CONNECT WITH CARLAThe ECE Latte LoungeEmail Newsletter: ⁠⁠Click Here⁠Website: carlatheece.comInstagram: @carlatheece

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