Hi there, and welcome! I’ve been privileged to help thousands of kids learn and grow over the past 15 years and now I’m here to share what I’ve learned with you!

My love for teaching started in high school when I got my first job at a preschool art camp. Since then, I’ve earned my Master’s in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) and spent my career exploring every corner of the childhood learning world. Some of the highlights?

• Lead preschool teacher for a class of 24

• After-school program teacher and supervisor

• Specialized tutor for low-income elementary students

• Oral health educator (yes, dressed as the unofficial Tooth Fairy 🧚‍♀️)

• Zoo and aquarium overnight educator (we got to sleep by the sharks!)

• Outdoor education leader for field trips and national park hikes

• Nanny, homeschool teacher, and summer camp supervisor

You could say I’ve made it my mission to learn from every angle what it takes to make learning more exciting, accessible, and joyful for kids.

But over the years, I kept noticing something missing.

So much of early learning is focused only on academics. But what about the rest of what helps kids thrive? Things like emotional intelligence, self-regulation, social skills, physical and mental health, and a sense of purpose and connection? These are the skills that help children grow into good, happy, healthy people—not just high-performing students.

That’s why I fell in love with early childhood education. In these early years, children are growing in every direction—and that means we have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to guide them toward their best selves.

I created Whole Child Haven to share everything I’ve learned with parents who want to do just that—but without the overwhelm. I know that for many families, teaching at home can feel more like a struggle than a joy. My goal is to flip that script.

Here, you’ll find playful, whole-child learning guides that are easy to follow, fun to use, and designed to give your child everything they need to thrive—not just academically, but as a whole person.

You know that joke about wishing kids came with an instruction manual?
Well… this is my version :)

I hope you find something here that makes your job of raising great kids just a little easier, a little more fun, and a whole lot more meaningful.

Warmly,
Miss Sarah