Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply basic arithmetic skills in a fun gardening activity.

Materials and Prep

• Small gardening pots or containers
• Soil
• Seeds or seedlings
• Watering can or spray bottle
• Writing utensil
• Scissors

Before starting the lesson, make sure you have a basic understanding of addition and subtraction.

Activities

1. Counting Seeds:

   Take a handful of seeds and count them together. Write down the number.

2. Planting Seeds:

   Using the small gardening pots or containers, help your child plant the seeds in the soil. Encourage them to count how many seeds they planted in each pot.

3. Watering the Plants:

   Show your child how to water the plants using the watering can or spray bottle. Discuss how much water each plant needs and ask your child to help you measure the amount of water used.

4. Observing Growth:

   Over the next few days or weeks, observe the growth of the plants together. Discuss any changes in height or number of leaves. Encourage your child to record their observations by drawing or writing.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about math while we have fun gardening!"
• "Math is all around us, even in gardening."
• "We are going to count the seeds together. Let's see how many we have!"
• "Now, let's plant the seeds in the pots. Can you count how many seeds you put in each pot?"
• "When we water the plants, we need to measure the amount of water we use. Can you help me measure?"
• "Look at how the plants are growing! Let's observe and record any changes we see."