Ciao Amici and Bambini family! My name is Tabatha, and I am excited to return as the Movement Specialist this year. My son and I joined the Bambini family in 2018. I have so much gratitude for this school and the teachers and families and this community. They welcomed us with open arms and open hearts. I knew this place was a yes for my son and for me the day I toured the school! At Bambini, we put our first roots down in a new city and I have felt grounded and so supported ever since! We have made the best of friends and look forward making more this year!
Here is a little about me and my experience in teaching and caring for children. Mama is my favorite and most important job! I have a nine-year-old son, Cove. He will be returning to the Cercativi class this year as a fourth grader. I am so grateful for Cove's first two years of preschool here and that I had the opportunity to teach movement at Bambini. I learned how to communicate with positive intent and using the skills and tools taught in Conscious Discipline. These tools were my saving grace while attempting to homeschool for a few years during three pandemic. However, I knew Cove’s education and social emotional journey was not just meant for us at home so in 2022 we made our return to Bambini Creativi, our home away from home! I feel so blessed to be a teacher and a parent at Bambini Creativi. Coming from a small family with a lot of love, it has been my dream to be a part of something big and special and share life and togetherness with a community of like minded families. And here, our dreams keep coming true!
My second love is yoga! I am a certified yoga teacher and have studied mindfulness and meditation in places all over the world. Movement and music are my passion! I love creating classes and experiences for people to heal and feel better. To move, breathe and connect mind and body is one of the best ways that I have found to maintain a sense of peace and overall well-being. The most important thing I have learned so far is that I must fill up my own cup first! So, if you need to hear this, parents, know that I am here to support you in that as well. I realize I can only give to others what I have given to and accepted in myself! Movement has been a tool to deeper understand and empower me and others. From facing fears, taking risks, and having the courage to be seen and heard, leaning into grace when we fall or fail, and embracing challenges, we are allowed to grow both physically and mentally!
I look forward to supporting students in these ways and having a lot of fun while building connections!
It is my absolute pleasure to witness the spirit and open-mindedness of children. While it is an honor to call myself a teacher, I believe I am also a forever student. So, here's to an another year of learning, growing, and moving together, one breath, one step, and one day at a time.
NAMASTE!