About
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When I started looking for learning resources for my own gifted daughters, I kept finding more of the same. Which was extra worksheets, puzzle books and harder assignments.
But curious children need something different. They learn by investigating, creating, discovering and finding meaning in what they learn.
That belief inspired me to create The Curious Mind Expedition: ready-to-use learning resources that help gifted children learn through curiosity, creativity and discovery.
Because every great discovery begins with a single curious question.
Jildau de Jong – Coehoorn
Founder of The Curious Mind Expedition
Giftedness isn’t a problem to solve
Too many gifted children lose their love of learning because education doesn’t match the way they naturally think, learn and discover.
As the mother of three gifted daughters, I experienced first-hand how difficult it was to find learning resources that truly supported curious and creative thinkers. Most learning resources still focus on harder assignments, extra worksheets or simply more of the same. Yet gifted children don’t need more work. They need opportunities to investigate, create, discover and follow their own questions.
That’s why I create learning resources for gifted children where curiosity takes center stage. Instead of endless repetition, children work on meaningful projects that encourage critical thinking, creativity, inquiry and independent learning.
With a background in psychology, education and giftedness, I create ready-to-use learning resources for classrooms, gifted education programs, enrichment groups and homeschooling families. My goal is not only to challenge gifted learners intellectually, but also to help them develop confidence, motivation and a lifelong love of learning.
My mission is simple:
Don’t ask children to fit the education system. Create learning that fits the child.
What matters most to me
Curiosity-driven learning
Gifted children learn best when they are free to wonder, ask questions and explore ideas. My learning resources encourage inquiry instead of simply searching for the right answer.
Space for independent thinking
Not every gifted child learns in the same way. That’s why children need the freedom to make choices, follow their interests and develop their own ideas.
Investigate, create and discover
Learning becomes meaningful when children go beyond collecting facts. They experiment, connect ideas, solve problems and explore new perspectives.
Building ownership and responsibility
Children become more engaged when they feel ownership of their learning. My programs encourage independence, responsibility and confidence in their own abilities.
Joy, confidence and growth
Many gifted children lose confidence when education doesn’t match the way they learn. I want every child to experience that their way of thinking is valuable.
