ABOUT US
What is your true nature? At True Nature Kid we love to move and play freely, explore new places, connect with nature, make things with our hands, ask lots of questions, invent games, read books, paint our faces,
be silly, and be grateful to feel alive!
Philosophy
Children have a natural desire
to move and play freely.
We believe these natural
desires should be honored.
This type of play often leads
to our most true inquiries
and deep learning!
Nature provides the perfect
environment for free
movement and play.
It also has the power to deepen
our understanding of ourselves.
When people are given the time
and space to play in nature,
magic happens!
At True Nature Kid our goal is to provide safe and engaging environments, materials, games and ideas that spark each one of our learners' curiosities and helps them grow as a human
and life-long learner.
Meet The Team
Hi, my name is Purnima,
you can call me Puma!
I am the lead teacher at True Nature Kid!
I'm a mother, teacher and nature lover!
I received my Bachelors Of Education from UBC , Vancouver in 2017. I also have a Bachelors of Fine Arts from California College of the Arts.
I like to make time to: read awesome children's books with my daughter, go on long walks and bike rides, be surrounded by nature, do yoga, cook delicious healthy meals for my family, make art, and dance for fun!
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I did my Emergency Child Care First Aid CPR B / AED in October 2023.
Puma's Relevant
Teaching Experience
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Teacher On Call (TOC) for School District #23
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TOC for Aberdeen Hall Preparatory School
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Weekly volunteer at South Kelowna Elementary School
PAST:
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Teacher at We Think Outside - Lead summer camp 2023
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TOC for New Westminster School District
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Teacher Intern at Crofton House School (Vancouver)
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Teacher CFE at Growing Chefs (Vancouver)
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Teacher at Evergreen Montessori (Vancouver)
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Teacher at Skills4Kids - English Language Learners (Vancouver)
Hi, my name is Thibault
(pronounced Tibo).
I am an occasional volunteer
at True Nature Kid!
I am a father, artist, and plant nerd!
By profession, I am a Horticulturist Landscape Designer. I also have a Video Animation Degree. I was born and raised in France and Belgium until the age of 23.
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I like to make time to: read French books to my daughter, go swim, hike, bike, snowboard, play djembe, and grow an abundant food garden for my family!
My deepest passion is for making large pieces of art! You can check my work out at www.thibaultsendra.com