For the Senior KG students, a lesson in plants began not at a desk, but beneath the open sky.
On 5 October, the children stepped outdoors for a Nature Walk designed to bring their classroom learning to life. As they explored their surroundings, they observed trees, shrubs and climbers, discovering the different parts of a plant and learning to distinguish between its root and shoot.
The walk also introduced them to the world of food plants. They were taught about underground vegetables such as carrots and potatoes, leafy greens such as spinach, and a variety of fruits—turning familiar foods into opportunities for observation and discovery.
More than a lesson, the experience encouraged children to look closely at the natural world around them. Concepts that might otherwise remain illustrations in a textbook became tangible, observable and memorable.
“We believe children need to experience nature first-hand to truly understand what we teach in class. It allows them to understand lessons more deeply while developing the curiosity to continue learning even beyond school.”
At North Point, learning extends beyond the classroom—because sometimes, the most meaningful lessons are the ones we step outside to discover.