About Me
Hi, I’m Tyler — creator of Cultivating Curiosity.
As both a mother and former primary school teacher, I’ve always felt deeply passionate about creating spaces where children feel safe to explore, express themselves and learn in ways that feel meaningful, connected and true to who they are.
Over time, I found myself drawn toward a slower and more holistic approach to learning — one that values curiosity, creativity, connection and intuition. I truly believe children learn best when they feel safe, supported and free to be themselves.
Cultivating Curiosity was created from a desire to offer children a space where learning can unfold naturally through play, exploration, creativity, nature and meaningful relationships. A space where mixed ages are celebrated, childhood is honoured and children are given the freedom to learn in ways that feel connected, intentional and supportive.
Our Four Pillars
Curiosity · Creativity · Connection · Intuition
Everything within Cultivating Curiosity is grounded in four core pillars — curiosity, creativity, connection and intuition. Together, they shape the way we create experiences, support children and approach learning.
Curiosity
We encourage children to wonder, question, explore and discover. There doesn’t always need to be a right answer — sometimes the richest learning begins simply with “I wonder…”
Creativity
Creativity is more than making art. It’s having the freedom to imagine, experiment, problem-solve and express ideas in your own way. We create space for children to follow their ideas and see where they lead.
Connection
We believe meaningful learning grows from connection — to ourselves, to others, to nature and to community. Children are supported to build relationships, develop empathy and experience a genuine sense of belonging.
Intuition
We nurture children’s ability to notice, listen inward and trust themselves. Through choice, reflection and experience, children are encouraged to develop confidence in their own ideas, feelings and inner voice.
What We Believe
We believe children already carry an innate curiosity and love of learning within them.
When children feel safe, supported and genuinely connected, learning doesn’t need to be forced. It unfolds naturally — through wondering, exploring, creating, questioning and following the ideas that spark something within them.
We believe childhood should have space for play, movement, nature, creativity and meaningful relationships. Space to try, to make mistakes, to change direction and to discover things in their own way and at their own pace.
Our role isn’t to have all the answers, but to create an environment where children feel confident to ask their own questions, trust their ideas and discover what they’re capable of.
At the heart of Cultivating Curiosity is a simple hope: that every child who enters our space feels seen, valued and safe to be themselves — and leaves a little more connected to themselves, to others and to the world around them.
