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The Importance of Asking Questions to Understand Children I was surprised to see how simple questions could reveal children’s thoughts and how clearly they expressed themselves. This experience made...

🐭 How Could “Mice Busters” Organize a Garden Fundraiser? Our garden has faced significant challenges due to rodents. In response, we formed a group of fifth-grade volunteers called “Mice...

🐭 How Can We Protect Our Plants from Mice in the Garden? What happens when a group of determined fifth graders take on a garden crisis? They form a team, research solutions, and get to work—just like real...

Whenever I see the welcome sign in the garden, I remember the members of the RJL Fix-it Club, a group of fifth graders who worked together to fix garden items last year. I also feel a sense of regret,...

Nature Walk & Photograph Taking A Nature Walk is enjoyable but becomes even more thrilling and inspiring when paired with a photo competition. The act of taking photographs encourages learners to discover...

Nature Walk What makes acorns so fascinating to children? I still remember a beautiful autumn day from my elementary school years in Japan. We walked to the forest and spent...