SALISBURY, AUSTRALIA, October 20, 2012 (Press-News.org) Brisbane Christian College has taken learning outside of the classroom with a new interactive garden based on the book I Grow in Grandad's Garden by author Brian Andrew.
The Brisbane Christian College interactive garden features a Think and Thank seat, Let Go Log, Cross Over Corner and a Dream Table and was developed to teach children essential life lessons outside of the classroom.
Students are invited to stop at each point and reflect on the things they can say thank you for, to choose to forgive those who have hurt them, to have courage when they feel afraid and to think of ways that they can be generous. The values of gratitude, forgiveness, courage and generosity are taught while students have fun in the garden with their friends.
Ellie, Brian Andrew's grandaughter and character in the book is a current student at Brisbane Christian College.
Brian Andrew is a storyteller, columnist, author, consultant, speaker and lecturer.
His self-published and recently released children's book, 'I Grow in Grandad's Garden' is on a fast track to becoming a best seller. Over 8,000 copies have been sold in the first 18 months. His weekly newspaper column, 'The Good Life' is read by over 250,000. His motivational book, 'More Ice Cream, Less Beans' has sold over 26,000 copies making it an Australian best seller. He has spoken in over 20 nations.
Brisbane Christian College is a Pre-Prep to Year 12 College based in Salisbury, Brisbane. Brisbane Christian College capped at 650 students and is committed to staying a small college capable of providing individual attention to each student.
Brisbane Christian College is an innovative Pre-Prep to Year 12 co-educational College based in Salisbury, Brisbane.
New Interactive Garden Based on Childrens' Book
Brisbane Christian College has taken learning outside of the classroom with a new interactive garden based on the book I Grow in Grandad's Garden by author Brian Andrew.
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[Press-News.org] New Interactive Garden Based on Childrens' BookBrisbane Christian College has taken learning outside of the classroom with a new interactive garden based on the book I Grow in Grandad's Garden by author Brian Andrew.