About Earth Heads
Class sizes are very small to ensure the best learning environment and individual attention.
Classes cover a range of topics that help children to explore, become more connected and gain knowledge about the ecology of Vancouver and surrounding areas. There are many ecosystems to explore in our urban areas, from marshland, streams and ponds to forests and shoreline. Each week/day an animal, plant or theme relating to the habitat that the adventure is taking place in is explored through discussion, games, art and hands-on learning.
The classes are designed to give children an insight into their environment, giving real-life context to help them understand how the world works and how they fit into it. With a stronger connection to the world around them, children will not just learn about ecology; they will gain independence, self-confidence, self-awareness, social skills, conflict resolution and better communication.
For children of all ages, learning in nature will awaken and stimulate their senses and enhance their sense of well-being, confidence and knowledge.
About the instructor
Lisa first started working with children in 1994 as a Teaching Assistant in a private school where she soon moved up the ranks becoming the Head of the Infant Department then moving onto becoming Head of the Pre-school and Kindergarten classes. During her years at the school she shared her love for nature taking the children out on many outdoor adventures fostering a love and respect for the natural diversity that surrounded them.
In early 2000, Lisa headed off on an adventure leaving Scotland to come to Canada.
During her first few years in Vancouver, Lisa was a live-in Nanny. After a couple of years of exploring the outdoors with the two boys, in her charge, and their friends an idea began to grow. Lisa wanted to open up a whole new world to the many children in Vancouver; share with them the treasures and delights in nature that can be found just a few steps from their own front doors. Earth Heads was born and has been running for over 10 years.
As a trained childcare specialist, Lisa takes into account all areas of a child’s development and individuality. Her enthusiastic approach and uncanny ability with children have given her a reputation that parents seek out and children adore.
