Learning begins beyond the classroom
Small hands, great responsibility.
Every day, the children go out to the garden, not for a break, but for lessons. With little cups, watering cans, and boundless curiosity, they water the plants, examine the leaves, and proudly watch the soil they care for change and grow. Here, education isn’t about memorizing definitions. It’s about experiencing.
Preschoolers learn that a plant needs time, care, and consistency. They see that if it is forgotten and not watered, it wilts, but when someone takes care of it, it grows strong and healthy. This is their first lesson in responsibility, patience, and perseverance.
The children also discover the journey of food from the soil to the plate. They now understand that a carrot doesn’t appear in the kitchen by itself, and the leaves they watered just a few weeks ago can become part of their meal. Through this, they learn respect for work and for food.
The preschool garden becomes more than just a place to grow plants. It is a space where mindfulness, cooperation, and a sense of agency flourish. When a child sees that their small action produces real results, they begin to believe they can make a difference in the world around them.
And from that belief, lifelong learning begins.
The children also discover the journey of food from the soil to the plate. They now understand that a carrot doesn’t appear in the kitchen by itself, and the leaves they watered just a few weeks ago can become part of their meal. Through this, they learn respect for work and for food.
The preschool garden becomes more than just a place to grow plants. It is a space where mindfulness, cooperation, and a sense of agency flourish. When a child sees that their small action produces real results, they begin to believe they can make a difference in the world around them.
And from that belief, lifelong learning begins.
This year, we were able to take another step forward. Thanks to the support we received, we were able to purchase child-sized watering cans and basic harvesting tools. For adults, these might seem like small things, but for preschoolers, they mean the opportunity to work hands-on: watering, harvesting, and caring for the garden themselves, rather than just watching.
We often think that children need new toys the most. Toys can bring joy, but without a deeper purpose, they quickly end up forgotten. In Ghana, children have few toys, yet they play with the same happiness using a stick, an old tire, or a piece of fabric. Imagination doesn’t need much.
That’s why we strive to invest not just in objects, but in opportunities. Items that allow children to act, learn, and experience remain meaningful far longer than a fleeting amusement.
We often think that children need new toys the most. Toys can bring joy, but without a deeper purpose, they quickly end up forgotten. In Ghana, children have few toys, yet they play with the same happiness using a stick, an old tire, or a piece of fabric. Imagination doesn’t need much.
That’s why we strive to invest not just in objects, but in opportunities. Items that allow children to act, learn, and experience remain meaningful far longer than a fleeting amusement.
