Lexie’s Little Bears is very much like the childhood environment I grew up in. It was so important to me to raise my own children in this kind of lifestyle where they could feel alive, free and close to nature in their everyday life.
“I believe that being outdoors in the natural elements helps children become more resistant to adverse weather and more resilient to changes in their everyday world.”
Removing the four walls of a classroom and taking the clock off the wall allows our children to experience a day without physical boundaries that typically stop us from being our complete and authentic selves.
I am always growing as an educator and challenging myself to do better; to be a better employer, educator and mentor. With the help of vision boards, I have seen many of my dreams become a reality, including the incredible honor of winning the 2019 Prime Ministers Award of Excellence in early childhood education. (see Gallery)
Nothing is ever “completely done” around our 4-acre campus. I am always questioning my values and my beliefs around quality. Little Bears features outdoor classrooms and outdoor sleeping opportunities which have been a natural progression for the past two years, and it is something not typically seen across Canada. I am working with my colleagues and my own mentors using pedagogical narration and documentation to chronical this NEW outdoor-living pedagogy. Very exciting times ahead!