I’ve always been drawn to the small, quiet things… the injured birds I insisted on rescuing, the discarded objects I turned into treasures, the stories I dreamed up while staring out the classroom window. I was happiest when I was creating, wandering, and imagining—not sitting still behind a desk.

That curiosity stayed with me as I grew up. It led me to study Sociology and earn a Master’s in Leadership for Sustainability Education, but even more importantly, it led me into gardens, classrooms, farms, and outdoor spaces where children learn by exploring, making, asking questions, and getting messy.

Busy Bees grew from a simple belief: children learn best when they can use their hands. Whether we're kneading dough, planting seeds, building fairy houses, or turning ordinary cardboard into something magical, I invite children to explore, imagine, and grow.

I don't believe childhood needs to be rushed. At Busy Bees, we slow down and notice the little things. It's my way of protecting the kind of childhood where wonder still has room to grow.

Meet Sophie

Founder and Lead Educator

M.S. Portland State University

Busy Bees

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