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| Learning by Getting Dirty: Dozens of As-Sirath Preschoolers Explore Farming at Ayo Bertani Garden. |
What happens when preschoolers swap classrooms for a garden? 🌱 A whole lot of excitement, curiosity, and hands-on learning. That’s exactly what took place when dozens of young students from As-Sirath Early Childhood Education Center (PAUD) stepped into the world of farming for a day.
A total of 52 preschool children, accompanied by their teachers, took part in an educational field trip to Ayo Bertani Garden on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The visit aimed to introduce agriculture to children at an early age through fun, interactive, and easy-to-understand activities.
Upon arrival, the group was warmly welcomed by staff from the Agricultural Extension Division and the Horticulture Division. The learning session kicked off with short educational videos showing different types of plants and how they grow. After that, the children were invited to explore the garden area and see the plants up close.
The excitement was hard to miss. The kids eagerly followed every activity, asking questions and reacting with amazement as they discovered new things. One of the most popular sessions was the introduction to hydroponic farming, where children learned that plants can grow without soil. The concept was explained in simple terms, making it easy for young minds to grasp.
The highlight of the visit came when the children got their hands dirty by planting chili seedlings themselves. Through this activity, they learned the basics of planting and understood that plants need care and attention to grow strong and healthy.
This learning trip is expected to help build a sense of love for agriculture from an early age while raising awareness about the importance of farming in everyday life. More than just a fun outing, the visit served as real-world, contextual learning that supports children’s creativity, curiosity, and overall development outside the classroom.
For these young learners, farming isn’t just something they see on TV anymore—it’s an experience they’ll remember. And who knows? Today’s playful gardeners could become tomorrow’s agriculture champions.