A classroom that is carefully planned and that can be modified to meet the children's needs makes teaching and learning much easier and more fun. When we try to explain the classroom, it seems more mechanical than it really is. The personal element and the reactions of the children determine how and when activities are presented. We cannot explain a hug or a smile, but they are as important as the materials in the classroom. The interaction of the children and the atmosphere of the classroom is the result of the preparation.
Children are curious and want to learn.
Providing them with the opportunity and the tools to learn is the goal of Garden School. We try to provide each child with a structured environment in which he can freely develop. Structure is important in order to set boundaries that help the child focus on the task at hand. With clearly defined limits, a child is free to act without continuously needing to test the limits. Children are very accepting of limits if they are explained, understood, and consistent.