Transitioning from Phase 2 of their Builders Project, the children engaged in a discussion about which edible plants to grow. Through meticulous research, they delved into the prerequisites and nurturing requirements for various edible plants, ultimately narrowing down their choices to bean sprouts, spinach, celery, and bok choy. In an exercise of shared decision-making, each child had the opportunity to cast their vote, and celery emerged as the favored selection.
Subsequently, the children embarked on a research regarding replanting celery. Their research revealed that a successful transplant requires trimming a portion of the roots and stem from the celery plant. Furthermore, they uncovered the importance of incorporating fertilizer to enhance the growth trajectory of their chosen plant. Equipped with this newfound understanding, the children procured celery specimens from NTUC supermarket and collaborated with their teacher to initiate the replanting process.
Demonstrating a keen commitment to sustainability, the children ingeniously repurposed the school’s food scraps, including banana peels, to craft compost utilizing a compost machine. This compost, envisioned as a natural fertilizer, would serve to nourish their burgeoning plants and foster their growth. With these environmentally conscious measures in place, the children embarked on a journey of nurturing, where hands-on learning and collaborative efforts converged to facilitate the growth of their cherished celery plants.
