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Happy New Year!

Our January newsletter is focused on Curiosity. Being curious, we asked some questions, such as...are kids able to follow their curiosity in school? Or do the demands of the curriculum and time mandates make curiosity a low priority on our educational totem pole? And why is curiosity important for student learning?

Many compelling children's book titles for exploring curiosity are shared in addition to questions for discussion and a quote to ponder. Of course, we're curious about your reaction to this newsletter. Please send us comments, questions, and ideas!

Here's to each of you following your curiosity about what makes your students tick and what interests you in the new year.

Happy reading,

Dana and Krista

Constructivist Teaching by Heart Authors

Krista Calvert, EdD

Krista is currently an elementary reading specialist in Kansas City, Kansas. She has taught elementary and middle school, served as a literacy coach and a school improvement coach, and led school and district-wide literacy initiatives. She teaches master’s level reading, children’s literature, and literacy intervention courses at Avila University.

Dana McMillan

Krista Calvert, EdD

Dana is an education consultant working with educators on student engagement centered around a constructivist theory. Dana has dual degrees in elementary and early childhood education and a master’s degree in literacy education and taught early primary grades. She has consulted on the development of child-centered experiential learning programs for organizations throughout the United States.