This week, our Grade 1 classroom came alive with excitement as we took our young learners on a visit to the school garden. As part of our lesson on “Parts of a Plant and Types of Plants,” the garden provided the perfect outdoor classroom for hands-on learning.
The children were thrilled to explore the garden, pointing out flowers, trees, and tiny insects. Together, we observed and identified the parts of a plant—roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. The students enjoyed touching the leaves, smelling the herbs, and noticing how different each plant looked.
We also explored the types of plants growing in the garden. The tall trees, bushy shrubs, tiny herbs, climbing vines, and creeping plants helped them understand how plants can look and grow in different ways. They were quick to spot examples, from the neem tree to the pumpkin creeper, and many connected what they saw to plants they’ve seen at home or in their neighborhood.
They compared the thickness of roots and observed leaves of different shapes, sizes, and textures, learning how plants can vary in wonderful ways.
During the visit, students also learned about irrigation and how water reaches the plants to help them grow. They got to see some gardening tools and understand how these are used to take care of plants. The garden was also buzzing with life—a home for many living beings such as butterflies, worms, bees, and birds. This helped the children understand how plants and animals depend on one another in nature.
By the end of the garden visit, the activity helped develop observation skills, curiosity about nature, and a sense of care for living things. Seeing the concepts come to life in the garden made the lesson more engaging, memorable, and meaningful for every child.
Back in class, we followed up with drawing and labelling activities, where students confidently illustrated what they had learned. It was truly heartwarming to see how a simple garden walk turned into a deep learning experience.
