There are many things we can learn from observation—about colors, shapes, and their functions. Similarly, as the heavy rain that had accompanied our Joglo activities gradually began to subside, a faint ray of sunlight slowly started to illuminate the school’s terrace. There’s always an interesting lesson waiting to be discussed. Yes! The sun. A lively murmur filled the air as we brainstormed about the sun’s role in sustaining life. And we grew increasingly curious as we read books about sunlight. One of the fascinating aspects we discovered was how sunlight and carbon dioxide are transformed into glucose—a process that partially stores energy in fruits, which we’ll later enjoy eating. The rambutan fruit right in front of the Joglo became the focus of our learning, and we found ourselves expressing gratitude toward the sun, the boundless source of energy. That’s why you often hear children saying, “Thank you, sun!” “Thank you, rain!” “Thank you, wind, for coming!” Because that’s exactly what we’re constantly building and practicing: gratitude and appreciation for nature’s gifts.

