Lin and his colleagues decided from the outset they would not teach the children complicated subjects, but would concentrate on enabling them to appreciate their environment, form good habits, and understand the meaning of love. No matter how badly the children behave, the teachers guide them patiently because they know they need care, love and instruction more than most other children.
老師當中，沒有一個是學幼稚教育的，但林茂安和其他老師都決定不要教小朋友寫字或算算術，他們只從說故事、唱歌、遊戲中，去教小朋友觀察和瞭解周遭的環境，養成良好的生活習慣，並給他們豐豐富富的愛。