STUDENT (KAVITA’S POINT OF VIEW):
Have you ever wondered what growing your food is like? It began as a fun challenge for my classmates and me but became a life-changing experience. Over the past five weeks, we have become Waste Detectives, Plant Detectives, and Garden Heroes. I never thought I could create my mini-garden, but now I know it’s possible—and I’m even teaching my family at home!
CHAPTER 1: GROW YOUR WAY TO A GREENER FUTURE
We started with a Sorting Race to see who could sort waste the fastest. I was nervous but felt like a leader when my team won. My favourite part was making pots from old newspapers. I still have one of my pots at home!
Feedback:
🗑️ Enjoyment: 98% – Most students loved the dynamic sorting activity.
🧠 Learning: 95% – Students gained critical insights into waste segregation.
🎨 Favorite Activity: Sorting Race & Pot Making (82%) – The creative approach inspired curiosity.
🌱 Future Interest: 100% – Everyone wanted more sustainability workshops.
CHAPTER 2: FROM BELOW THE EARTH TO ABOVE THE SKY
Composting is so cool! We learned how ‘greens’ and ‘browns’ can turn into soil. I asked Guru Sahana if I could make compost at home, and she said I could start small with a container. I told my mom, and she said we’d try it together!
Feedback:
🌿 Enjoyment: 90% – Students enjoyed the hands-on compost pile creation.
🌍 Learning: 93% – Insights into how composting enriches the soil stood out.
🌾 Favorite Activity: Composting Layers (85%) – Building and observing layers sparked engagement.
🌟 Future Interest: 100% – Students planned to start composting at home.
CHAPTER 3: UNVEILING THE MYSTERIES OF SEED GROWTH
I never knew seeds were so tiny but could grow into big plants. We planted them in pots and waited. I checked my pot every day, and on Day 4, it sprouted! It felt like magic. I named my plant ‘Mini Hero’.
Feedback:
🌻 Enjoyment: 95% – Planting seeds was a highlight for most.
🌼 Learning: 98% – Students gained knowledge about germination.
🌱 Favorite Activity: Daily Growth Observation (76%) – Watching their plants thrive brought excitement.
🌈 Future Interest: 100% – All students expressed interest in home gardening.
CHAPTER 4: THE GREAT PLANTING FEST AT VIDYA GHAT
This week, we made a real garden. We built trellises from sticks and planted peppers. I felt like a real farmer, digging, planting, and watering. My team named our mini-garden ‘Peppy Green.’ I want to make one like this at home.
Feedback:
🛠️ Enjoyment: 98% – Gardening tasks inspired teamwork and enthusiasm.
• 🌿 Learning: 91% – Students grasped essential gardening techniques.
• 🎨 Favorite Activity: Garden Design & Trellis Building (86%) – Practical tasks were engaging.
• 🚀 Future Interest: 95% – Students aimed to start home gardens.
CHAPTER 5: FROM GARDEN TO THALI
This was my favourite week! We tasted sweet, sour, salty, and bitter foods. My favourite was tamarind – it was so sour but tasty. I told my mom I wanted to add more colourful veggies to our meals, and she smiled.
Feedback:
🍏 Balanced Diet Awareness: 84% – Many grasped the importance of balanced meals.
🌿 Seed-Saving Interest: 72% – Interest grew in saving seeds for planting.
🎨 Favorite Activity: Painting Thalis (78%) – Creativity merged beautifully with nutrition lessons.
👅 Taste Understanding: 89% – The tongue map activity was memorable.
CLOSING THOUGHTS:
The program transformed students into eco-conscious leaders, inspiring sustainable practices at school and at home. Their enthusiasm and teamwork show that small steps can lead to lasting change.
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