Episode 50: Curiouser and Curiouser with Bailey Olsen

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, DJ talks with Bailey Olsen about how to inspire our children to be curious about the world around them, encourage them to ask questions, form their own opinions and think independently. Listen in as they discuss some of the ways they’ve inspired children’s curiosity by creating fun fact finding missions and how Bailey has used a list of free activities to connect with her children and create random teaching moments to make the kids curiouser and curiouser. Bailey is a second and third grade elementary school teacher and just like our beloved host (who she happens to be related to), Bailey has a passion for teaching children. When Bailey isn’t performing her favorite job of them all, wife and mother, she serves as gymnastic coach which has been a passion since she was a young girl.TIMESTAMPS• [7:34] Bailey discusses helping her kids remain curious by encouraging them to research the big questions they have to find out the answers. • [27:14] “Finding out things about other people is a great way for them to not only build on their curiosity, but on their understanding of the world then expanding their horizons, not just living in such a narrow scope of life…”• [31:13] Bailey talks about really connecting with her own children on their level so they trust her enough to ask questions when they are curious about things.  • [38:05] Bailey shares that she has created a list of things to do with her children that don’t cost money but still help her connect with them. For more information on the Imperfect Heroes podcast, visit: https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/Connect with Us!DJ Stutz - DJ Stutz: https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littleheartsacademy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/littleheartsacademy/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOpphCRklDJiFXdS76U0LSQJovi Jade and the Monster Under Her Bed book mentioned in the episode:  https://www.amazon.com/Jovie-Jade-Monster-Under-Her/dp/164583039X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25AXHCPI87XQG&keywords=bennion+ellsworth&qid=1653151288&sprefix=Bennion+El%2Caps%2C147&sr=8-1 Support the showSupport the show.If you like what you hear, we would appreciate your support.  Every little bit helps.https://www.buzzsprout.com/1779847/support