S01:E4 Small Wonders: Kevin O’Shea on Cultivating Curiosity Through Nature

Description:In this episode, Rob Carmichael talks with Canadian educator and podcaster Kevin O’Shea, whose two decades in Asia have been devoted to helping children rediscover their natural curiosity. From cicada-chasing mornings in Japan to monkey-guarding gardens in Malaysia, Kevin shares how small, everyday encounters with nature can transform learning, wellbeing, and wonder.Discover how to start your own school garden, balance curriculum with curiosity, and why being authentic, passionate, and starting small might just be the key to lasting outdoor education.🎧 Topics:Overcoming “nature is dirty” mindsetsSchool gardens and monkey visitorsUnstructured play as real learningStorytelling, podcasting, and advocacyHow to integrate nature into any classroom