Much more than just a growing space, Beyond’s garden is an active, sensory, and integrated learning environment, where children explore the natural world in a concrete, meaningful, and cross-disciplinary way.

From the earliest years, this space invites curiosity, observation, and discovery. Here, children ask questions, form hypotheses, record what they observe, and build knowledge through hands-on experiences, at nature’s pace.

They come to understand — in a lived, tangible way — fundamental concepts such as the life cycle of plants, the seasons, and the impact of weather and climate.

At Beyond, messy play is more than just an activity — it’s a way of learning with joy, freedom, and all the senses fully awakened. Through paint, foam, sand or flour, children explore the world spontaneously, naturally, and in deeply engaging ways.

Here, there are no limits to imagination: a handful of coloured rice can become a magic potion; a tray of foam turns into the setting for endless adventures. Through this kind of play, children develop fine motor skills, coordination, creativity, and language, while learning to describe textures, smells, and sensations. But messy play goes far beyond the physical: it fosters independence, builds confidence, and gives each child the freedom to express themselves — with no fear of getting it wrong.

It is also a space for emotional regulation, where the freedom to explore helps children find inner balance.
By experimenting and creating with their own hands, children organise themselves from within, learn to deal with frustration, discover rhythm, and develop patience. At Beyond, we believe these free, sensory experiences are essential to healthy, holistic development — because it is through authentic play that we truly learn for life.