Curious Mind

 🙆 Welcome! When you're raising a child in a bilingual home or teaching them English as a second language, you're not just helping them speak—you’re helping them grow . One of the most effective ways to make English stick is by connecting it with real emotions and everyday actions. Here are five powerful life lessons you can teach your child through English, starting today: Kindness Children learn empathy by watching and hearing us. Model kind behavior and use simple phrases they can repeat. Say: 👉 “Let’s help each other.” 👉 “That was kind of you.”  Use it when they help a sibling or clean up toys! Responsibility Start building independence early with encouraging English phrases that show trust and teamwork. Say: 👉 “Can you do it by yourself?” 👉 “Let’s clean up together.” Great for getting them involved in small tasks like brushing teeth or putting on shoes. Honesty Mistakes happen—and that’s okay! Teach your child to be open and truthful in a safe way. Say: 👉 ...

  Welcome to  Curious Minds Hi, I’m Billie — an English educator with a Master’s degree in English Language and Literature from Dong-A University in Busan, South Korea , and a passion for helping children grow into thoughtful, kind, and curious individuals. I created Curious Minds as a gentle space for parents, caregivers, and educators who believe that raising good humans matters just as much as teaching them ABCs. As someone who has spent years in the classroom and even more time studying child development and language, I’ve seen firsthand how small words and everyday moments shape young minds. This blog is my way of bringing those insights to you — not with judgment or pressure, but with kindness, encouragement, and real-world tools you can actually use.  What This Blog Is All About Here, you'll find resources and reflections that help you: Foster empathy, kindness, and emotional intelligence in your child Support language and literacy development in...