Gardening With Kids

This month, the kids and I are studying gardening. Although it’s not warm enough to plant outside in New Hampshire just yet, we are learning and preparing for next month when we can. We’ll be covering all things seeds, soils, sustainability, and much more. My plan is to update this post throughout the month sharing the resources, books and the creative activities we will be using.

WEEK 1:

BOOKS- Week 1

BOOKS- Week 2

LESSONS

Preschool- Kindergarten

Upper Elementary (3rd- 5th grade)

START WITH THE SOIL

Lesson on Soil Texture and Structure

https://communitygarden.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/ACGA-Lesson-1.pdf

Jar Soil Texture Test

WEEK 2

SONGS:

Water Cycle Rap

2 Comments

  1. Camie says:

    This is so neat! Teaching kids to garden is wonderful.

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  2. twainausten says:

    I love garden teaching.
    For sure, my boat natural classroom.
    I have eventually bored them out of their trees, though. They’re mostly teenagers now. The garden is now my quiet place. But they’ve still learned so much. And learn by watching.

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