Twiga dukina means ‘we learn as we play’. Play is the most important work of childhood.
The caterpillar and the butterfly
Twiga dukina’s logo presents a caterpillar and a butterfly. The butterfly has always been Gerjanne’s favourite animal. A butterfly represents faith, hope, growth, promise, creation and a new beginning.
Butterflies are colourful, playful and authentic. They are all different and beautiful creations.
A little caterpillar has the potential to grow and evolve into a beautiful butterfly. This is a natural process which can’t be forced. We need to wait for its own timing of transformation. This requires patience and trust.
We need to trust that a caterpillar will turn into a butterfly. What would happen if we force open the cocoon to pry out the butterfly…? It will not become the beautiful butterfly it was supposed to be.
What happens if we force a child to do something their body, mind and brain are not yet ready for? Exactly the same!
This is what we do in too many schools. We force children to do things which are not suitable for their age.
Let’s treat our children like butterflies!
