Learning In Nature
From Seed to Watermelon
Did you know?
“Exposure to nature can reduce children’s stress levels by as much as 28%.” — National Environmental Education Foundation
At Blessed Sacrament Academy, our children have the rare opportunity to learn firsthand where their food comes from. From planting to nurturing, growing, and harvesting, our little gardeners experience fruits and vegetables like carrots, radishes, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, okra, watermelon, blackberries, and more! Alongside gardening, they also cultivate patience, cooperation, scientific thinking, responsibility, self-confidence, and curiosity.
Our outdoor learning spaces follow national best practices in early childhood education, providing safe, engaging green spaces for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Features include the United Way-funded Children’s Sensory Learning Garden, wind chimes, bird feeders, fountains, and open areas for exploration.
Thanks to the generous support of United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, young children enrolled at the Child Development Center at BSA can play, learn, and thrive in nature. In our garden, alongside fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs, children grow not only food, but also the skills and confidence that will help them succeed.
“Your soul shall be like a well-watered garden.” — Jeremiah 31:12
