JUne 2026

Growing Through Nature

Why gardening matters for our little ones
Growing Through Nature at Janusz Korczak Day Care Center
At Janusz Korczak Day Care Center, our learning goes far beyond the classroom. As part of our play-based learning approach, our young learners discover important life values through the magic of gardening.

There is no better way to teach nurturing, empathy, responsibility, and kindness than by caring for something that grows. As children plant seeds, water them, and watch them flourish, they learn that growth comes through patience, care, and love.

More than just plants
With every seed planted, our children are growing more than just vegetables and flowers. They are cultivating:

  • Confidence
  • Compassion
  • A deeper connection with nature
I love playing in the garden and planting seeds with Madam Rita and Grace. It’s fun, and later we eat the food that we planted. So fun!
Diamond 4 years old