February
Our February schedule kicked off with a range of foundational project tasks designed to engage every participant. Students collaborated on initial research setups, participated in interactive outdoor workshops, and began documenting the early environmental changes. It was a month dedicated to sparking curiosity and setting the pace for the year.
Monthly Activities Overview
In this blog, students and teachers share stories, reflections and results from the Nature’s Double Cycle project. Posts are linked to our monthly activities so you can follow the project step by step.
May 15, 2026
Mushrooms, Compost and Life Skills
Students used food scraps from school to make compost and were surprised to see mushrooms growing. In this activity, they learned how waste can become new life and practiced teamwork and reflection as part of the Nature’s Double Cycle project.
The children became young investigators. They carefully observed the shapes and colors of the mushrooms. Some were round like umbrellas, while others were flat. They noticed that these mushrooms grow best in dark, damp, and warm spots. This showed them exactly how important moisture and heat are for things to grow in nature.
This experience taught the class about the beautiful cycles of nature. They learned how waste can turn into rich soil, which then helps plants grow. In the case of mushrooms, the waste even turned back into a type of food! It is an amazing example of how nothing is ever really lost in the natural world if we care for it.
Working together was a big part of the fun. The students divided into teams and shared different jobs. Some children took photos, while others wrote down measurements or recorded what they saw in journals. Finally, each team presented their findings to the rest of the class, learning how to speak clearly about science.
Beyond the biology lessons, the students reflected on important life skills. They practiced teamwork by listening to each other and taking turns. They also learned about responsibility by keeping the garden tidy and caring for nature. Teachers noticed that the children became more caring toward the environment after seeing life grow before their eyes.