theme #47
gardening activities
seed planting station
Set up a seed planting station with small pots, soil, and seeds.
Discuss the life cycle of plants and have children plant their own seeds.
garden & design
Provide paper, markers, and stickers for children to design their ideal garden beds.
Discuss the importance of planning and organizing a garden.
plant life cycle exploration
Explore the life cycle of plants through visuals or storytelling.
Create a timeline or sequence cards to represent the stages of plant growth.
nature scavenger hunt
Organize a nature scavenger hunt in the garden or outdoor area.
Discuss the different plants and elements found during the hunt.
garden storytelling circle
Form a storytelling circle and share stories related to gardens and nature.
Discuss the characters, plants, and adventures in the stories.
flower pot painting
Provide small flower pots and paint for children to decorate.
Discuss the importance of taking care of plants in pots.
vegetable taste testing
Explore different vegetables that can be grown in a garden.
Conduct a taste testing session and discuss the flavors and textures.
butterfly garden craft
Create a butterfly garden craft with colorful paper and craft sticks.
Discuss the role of flowers in attracting butterflies to gardens.
garden journaling
Introduce garden journals for children to record observations and experiences.
Discuss the changes in plants over time.
garden tool exploration
Explore different gardening tools such as shovels, watering cans, and gloves.
Discuss the purpose of each tool and how they are used in gardening.
planting flowers in patterns
Explore different gardening tools such as shovels, watering cans, and gloves.
Discuss the purpose of each tool and how they are used in gardening.
harvesting & sorting
Provide flowers and guide children to plant them in specific patterns.
Discuss the concept of patterns and symmetry in gardening.
garden yoga
Introduce simple yoga poses inspired by garden elements.
Discuss the benefits of movement and stretching for both plants and humans.
ladybug craft
Create ladybug crafts using paper plates and paint.
Discuss the role of ladybugs in gardens as natural pest control.
garden song & dance
Introduce a garden-themed song and dance routine.
Discuss the different movements and elements represented in the routine.
garden storybook recording nook
Create a cozy reading nook with garden-themed storybooks.
Discuss the stories and characters, emphasizing the connection to nature.
garden alphabet hunt
Explore the garden while searching for items related to each letter of the alphabet.
Discuss the diversity of plants and objects found in the garden.