Curious Minds
Change the World
Curious Learning Collective's mission is to liberate learning from stress and performance. We deliver research-backed, classroom-tested strategies that cultivate joy, capability, and intentional pace, because when adults are equipped and children are engaged, curious minds flourish.
About Curious Learning Collective
Curiosity is the engine underneath so much of what we do. It's what drives a child to ask why for the hundredth time. It's what keeps a teacher alive in their craft after twenty years. It's what moves a parent to sit beside their child and wonder alongside them. It’s why we haven’t stopped growing and learning as teachers and writers after decades of experience.
Curiosity is also a skill, one that can be nurtured, protected, and practiced. In a world that rewards speed and performance, curiosity asks us to slow down, look closer, and trust the process. It's a capability children carry into adulthood, into work, into life.
Research-Backed Strategies
We bridge the gap between academic research and daily practice, providing evidence-based tools that work.
Joyful Learning
We prioritize the innate joy of discovery, helping children develop a lifelong love for learning through intentional play.
Community Support
We empower parents and educators to build supportive ecosystems that value well-being as much as academic depth.
Learning Through Play & Inquiry
We believe that education should be an adventure, not a burden. By focusing on inquiry-based strategies and the innate power of play, we help children navigate their development with joy and natural curiosity, effectively alleviating performance pressure and fostering a lifelong love for discovery.
Meet Christine & Kristi
Christine Hertz Hausman and Kristi Mraz are the partners behind Curious Learning Collective. For 14 years, they have been a “collective of two,” bringing over 40 years of combined school experience to their work. Former preK–5th grade classroom teachers, they see themselves as teachers of teachers and thought partners for other educators. They have authored six books focused on teaching and learning.
Kristi and Christine are dedicated to providing teachers, schools, and parents with practical tools that keep learning both purposeful and joyful.
Who We Bring Together
Teachers
We design resources and create connections to reduce educator burnout and transform classrooms into inquiry-rich environments.
Schools
We partner with schools to joyful learning ecosystems for all teachers and children create lasting systemic change .
Parents
We provide practical tools to help families foster curiosity and create a slow, intentional pace of childhood.