- Understanding the basic needs of plants (water, sunlight, soil)
- Identifying different parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)
- Observing the life cycle of a plant (seed, sprout, plant, flower)
- Recognizing the different types of plants (vegetables, flowers, trees)
- Exploring the diversity of plant colors, shapes, and sizes
- Discovering the role of insects in pollination
- Understanding the importance of maintaining a garden and taking care of plants
- Learning basic gardening tools and their uses (shovel, watering can, gloves)
For continued development, encourage the child to:
- Explore different types of soils and how they affect plant growth
- Experiment with different watering techniques to understand the right amount of water for different plants
- Research and learn about specific plants or flowers and their unique characteristics
- Keep a gardening journal to document observations and track plant growth over time
- Create a mini herb or vegetable garden indoors to continue learning about plant care