Our 2nd-grade students have built their own rain gauges to measure how much water falls in our school garden. This fun DIY project helped them understand how important water is for plant growth. Through observation and discussion, the children learned that while water is essential for life, too much water can actually harm plants. To […]
Measuring Rain in Our School Garden Llegeix més »
Last week, our second grade students enjoyed a wonderful school trip to Hortus (a farm school and ecological rental gardens in Samalús, at the foot of the Montseny Natural Park) which is dedicated to teaching children how to create and care for their own vegetable gardens. It was an exciting and educational day that allowed
A Day at Hortus: Learning About Farm Life Llegeix més »
After the long summer break, our school garden welcomed us with a wild surprise: weeds had taken over almost every corner! The garden and surrounding area looked untidy and in need of some care. Our students are now working hard to bring the garden back to life. The first task is weeding – removing all
Back to the School Garden Llegeix més »
Our composting project has produced its first batch of rich, fertile compost, ready to nourish our school garden. As you may recall, the school invested in a composter to recycle organic waste from both our school kitchen and our garden. The process, while simple in principle, is a powerful
First Compost Harvest Ready for the School Garden Llegeix més »
Did you know that weather affects us every single day? From what we wear to whether we can play outside, the weather is always changing! Learning about weather is not just about staying safe during severe storms like the recent Mediterranean cyclone (“dana”), which affected Spain, but it is about: Becoming a Weather Detective: Observing
Hey Students and Families! Let’s Explore Weather Together! Llegeix més »
Have you seen the amazing bean plants growing in our school garden? They’re climbing high and producing lots of yummy pods! Beans are not just for the birds! They are a superfood for humans too! They are packed with goodness like protein, which helps us grow strong, and fibre, which helps our tummies stay happy.
Wow! Look at our Beans! Llegeix més »
A few weeks ago, I presented a weather station project that 4th grade students are carrying out, using micro:bit boards, and the block-based coding powered by Makecode. In this hands-on project, students are learning to code and collect real-time weather data. As practice makes perfect, students are engaging in various tasks before building the weather
Micro:bit Coding: A Cool Way to Learn About Weather! Llegeix més »
Hello, young cooks! Remember last week when we made that yummy Swiss chard recipe from our school garden? This week, we’re using another colourful veggie we’ve grown—red cabbage! Let’s turn it into a warm, sweet, and cozy dish that’s perfect for sharing. What You’ll Need: 2 cups of shredded red cabbage (ask an adult to
Warm and Sweet Red Cabbage Stir-Fry Llegeix més »
Welcome to the mTiny Art Studio, first part of a series of articles on learning centres, where students turn their mTiny robot into a drawing machine! Here, they will learn how to program mTiny to create amazing pictures using markers and the tap tiles. What They Will Learn: How to use tap tiles to make
mTiny Art Studio: Drawing with Robots! Llegeix més »
This article is part of a series where I visit different mTiny Learning Centres, each with its own special activities and challenges. These centres are like mini-labs where 1st grade students can experiment and learn about robotics. What We’ll Discover in This Series: Different mTiny Centres: We’ll visit centres focused on drawing, storytelling, music, games,
Welcome to mTiny Adventures: Designing Our Robotics Classroom! Llegeix més »
