Fremont, California, United States
Your Seeds Grow with Us!
Calling all children, especially free children that want to learn in nature doing things they are passionate about in life!
Tara Smoot Nasmyth
biography
My teaching philosophy stems from a play based emergent curriculum framework. I believe that creative expression and play are the roots for cognitive, physical, and socio-emotional development in early childhood years. I value an integrated curriculum that spreads into all subjects including language, arts, health, math and science. As a result of combining learning in this fashion, dynamic engagement and creative play are inspired. With care and attention, strong child, family and community relationships are built.
When the indoor and outdoor environments are especially prepared and children are supplied with age appropriate materials of interest, children will intrinsically begin to explore their surroundings and learn about themselves and their environment through hands on experience. This is especially true when children are given large blocks of time to get deep into play.
My experience includes caring for infants, teaching girl scouts, preschool, and elementary children. I am currently active in parent and teacher education in the early childhood education community as a contractor responsible for presenting and facilitating seminars and workshops demonstrating the benefits, ease and deep value of orchestrating a living science curriculum.
My niche is environmental education. Natural resources are the reason for our survival on this planet. I believe that the early years are the crucial times to expose children to experiences with our air, land and water resources. Children innately appreciate the beauty of nature and learn much about themselves and the world through ecology. It is a privilege to have your children in my life.
Background and education
Environmental Education Specialist
Owner Operator of
Earth's Creations Ecology School
Family Child Care
(510) 270-8019 House
(408)595-2429 Mobile
email: ecesfcc@mac.com
Education and Certifications
San Jose State University
Bachelors of Science Environmental Studies 2003
Masters of Arts work done at New College of California SF 2005
Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Teacher Permit and Site Supervisor permit 2006
Licensed large family childcare provider
Pediatric CPR and 1st Aid certified
Highlights
SUMMER CAMPS & DAY TRIPS
Sign up for summer camps and day trips this summer. Ages 6-12
Photo Gallery
Peace Love and Friendship!
Play Learn Grow!
In Mother Nature's Arms!
Education for ALL!
