![]() ![]() ![]() To make our gardening experience even more interactive I created simple garden observation journals (download below) for the kids to use. In a few days, we’ll transfer them into our outdoor garden beds. Some of our seeds needed to start inside before being moved out to the garden beds so we simply took off the top of the seed pod and placed it in a cup, making sure it got lots of sun and water. It’s a good idea to plant a variety of plants so that kids can examine how different plants grow and flower. They also wanted them near the play area so they could smell them as they grew. The kids decided that the herbs should all grow near each other so they put them in one pot together. They just dig a small hole and then push the seed pods into some loose potting mix. They didn’t need much instruction or help. My girls took over the second I handed them the seeds. It doesn’t have to be overcomplicated or perfect, children get so much joy from growing a little garden like this. My kids love it when we start our spring garden. Once they have expanded a bit we transfer them to pots. That’s it! I keep them in egg cartons so they don’t get water all over but you can also buy seed started that come with a tray. They are super easy, we just add the seeds and water. But this year I can’t find them so we are using seeds and this set of seed starters. We have always used these Miracle-Gro Gro-ables that I usually find at Walmart/Target because they make it so easy. ![]() I’m not the best gardener but I try every year with my daycare kids. They learn about plants, bugs, patience and so much more, all from one simple garden.ĭon’t forget to download our free garden observation journal below! Gardening with Kids +Free Plant Observation Journal Gardens provide amazing learning opportunities for kids. Gardening with preschoolers, especially in group daycare or preschool settings, can sometimes be a challenge but don’t let that stop you from doing it! There are simple ways for everyone to grow a successful garden, even if you aren’t a master gardener. Planting a garden this year? Here are some easy tips to make gardening with kids easy and fun! ![]()
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