🌱 The Children’s Garden: A World of Learning in Little Hands

At Mountain Peak Montessori School, we firmly believe in the power of real, hands-on experiences as a foundation for learning. For this reason, one of the spaces that brings the greatest excitement to our young pupils is our children’s garden — a place where soil, seeds and water become magical tools for discovery, exploration and growth.

🌻 Benefits of the Garden for Young Children

1. Connection with Nature
Touching the soil, observing insects or watching a plant grow from a seed enables children to understand life cycles and care for their environment.

2. Encouragement of Responsibility
Every small action — watering, removing dry leaves, observing growth — helps develop a sense of responsibility and perseverance.

3. Sensory Stimulation
The texture of the earth, the vibrant colours of the leaves, the aroma of aromatic plants… The garden offers a complete sensory experience.

4. Healthy Eating Habits
When children take part in growing fruits and vegetables, they become more willing to try them. There is no better way to learn than by understanding that what we eat comes from the work of nature.

5. Development of Motor Skills
Planting, digging, watering and harvesting involve movements that naturally and enjoyably strengthen both fine and gross motor skills.

6. Teamwork and Social Interaction
The garden is a collaborative space: everyone takes part, helps one another and celebrates each small achievement along the way.

Our garden not only brings life to our outdoor area, but also reminds us of the importance of caring for, respecting and enjoying nature. A small green space that offers great lessons for life.