Gardening

Physical Education

• The child has developed gross motor skills by digging and planting in the garden.
• Through gardening, the child has improved hand-eye coordination by carefully handling small seeds and plants.
• Gardening has helped the child develop balance and coordination when walking on uneven surfaces or carrying watering cans.
• By engaging in gardening, the child has increased their overall physical activity level, contributing to their fitness and well-being.

Science

• The child has learned about the life cycle of plants by observing seeds germinate, grow into seedlings, and eventually produce flowers or fruits.
• Through gardening, the child has gained an understanding of the importance of sunlight, water, and nutrients for plant growth.
• By exploring the garden, the child has learned about different types of plants, their characteristics, and how they can vary in size, shape, and color.
• Gardening has provided opportunities for the child to learn about basic environmental science concepts such as composting, recycling, and the importance of pollinators.

Continued development can be fostered by encouraging the child to take on more responsibility in the garden. They can be involved in planning and designing the garden layout, making decisions about what to plant, and caring for the plants throughout their growth cycle. This can develop their problem-solving skills, decision-making abilities, and sense of responsibility.

Book Recommendations

• The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle: Follow the journey of a tiny seed as it travels through the seasons, experiencing various challenges and ultimately growing into a beautiful plant.
• Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt by Kate Messner: Explore the hidden world of a garden, both above and below the ground, as a young girl and her Nana tend to their plants.
• From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons: Learn about the life cycle of plants, from seed to mature plant, through simple and informative text accompanied by colorful illustrations.