To kick off the start of the Start Small Dream Big Project (SSDB), we had a launch party in April. During the launch party, the K1 & K2 children decorated the pots using markers. After which, they had potting session. Children planted herb plants such as mint, curry and basil.
Children decorating the pots using markers.
Children involved in the potting session.
Children posed for photos after the launch party.
Throughout the following months, children participated in more planting sessions with the teachers and parent volunteers. Parents contributed plenty of recycled bottles that will be used for the planting session. With the support from parents and teachers, we have expanded the ’mini garden’ with new addition of plants such as tomato plants, onion plants, ginger plants and chilli plants.
Children are involved in the planting sessions.
Parent volunteer also assisted the children in the planting sessions.
Children taking turns to water their plants.
Teachers observed children taking turns to water the plants daily which helps to incalculate responsiblity in the children. They also develop the love of nature as they enjoyed visiting the ‘mini garden’ to check on their plants and talk about growth of the plants. Children take pride in taking care of their plants knowing that the potted plants will be sold during the upcoming Fundraising Event.
Besides the planting sessions with teachers and parent volunteers, children created nature bookmarks using the art materials provided. These bookmarks will be sold during the Fundraising Event too.
Children are engaged in creating the bookmarks using the art materials.
The plants that the children had planted which are sold during the fundraising event.
The SSDB activities were meaningful and beneficial to the children. They develop the love of nature and had fun doing their part to contribute back to the society.
Stay tuned for the next story on our Fundraising Event…
