"I really enjoyd bing at the Garden. it was beuetafull. i think Joeina wort really hard on the garden. the roses were just like in my dream, and all the other flowres wher like my dreams too." writes Amelia, who is sitting peacefully and reflecting the serenity of the Secret Garden. The others are admiring the roses and sketching on their clip boards. They come back to school and make more drawings.
This morning we were able to visit and explore an English Secret Garden. Yes, Joanna's peaceful and exotic garden! My students and I were delighted to get a tour and learn about numerous plants names and examine their seeds. It was beautiful to see the students exploring the paths, looking at the lily pads and fishes and petting Eclipse (cat), listening to the tranquil flow of the water. The highlight was listening to Joanna narrate a story; How the Whale Became, by Ted Hughes. (Did you know the whale was originally a plant in a garden?!)
What an incredible journey we have covered, this past month, with plants and growing things.
Joanna, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts, for taking us to visit your Secret Garden.
This is a tour that will stay with us for a long long time I'm sure......
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