"These baby plants are like trees for the ants."
This was a fascinating observation by a Grade 2 child at The Cambridge International School last week.
In that one sentence, the child was also noticing size, scale, perspective, and another living world within the garden.
Moments like these remind us why gardening should be a regular part of school life. It slows children down enough to notice, compare, imagine, ask questions, and make sense of the world around them.
We're delighted to partner with The Cambridge International School Bangalore (TCIS) on their gardening curriculum. What we especially appreciate is the school's wholehearted embrace of both the beauty and the messiness that meaningful gardening brings, trusting that some of the richest learning grows from getting hands dirty, waiting patiently, and paying attention.
What is one memorable moment of curiosity you've witnessed while spending time outdoors?