We believe education is based on relationships; to others, to ideas, to the environment and the larger community. This approach is based on the Reggio Emilia approach, which encourages curiosity, discovery and connectedness. This shared experience in passionate discovery engages all members of our school community in co-constructing a unique and effective education. Garden School has developed out
of a love for learning, exploration, and play. This, together with commitment and investment in Mae Sot and the future of the community, drives Garden School to provide high quality learning experiences for young children that engage their families and the larger community. Garden School nurtures the child physically, socially and intellectually by providing high-quality and nutritious snacks, experiences in the outdoors, individualized experiences, small group interactions, and an intriguing, interesting, well-organized, clean, aesthetically-pleasing environment in which to explore and learn. All who are involved with the school – families, children, and educators – play a vital role in creating and maintaining the school environment in a way that supports the mission of the school. Garden School sees itself as a part of a larger community and authentic connections to the community are a vital part of the educational philosophy of the school. Because daily exposure to the natural environment is essential for the healthy development of children, experiences in and around nature are another key component of the school’s educational beliefs.
