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Kids in the Garden; Learning and Growing

Gardening with kids is a great learning opportunity to teach math, science, social studies, reading, writing and social skills.  We often underestimate the power of a garden as an educational tool.  Here at The Educators’ Spin On It, we strongly urge parents and teachers to PLANT A SEED with your child and watch them grow.

Resources for Planting a Garden with Kids from The Educators' Spin On It

Kids in the Garden; Learning and Growing

Kids in the Garden; Learning and Growing, a collection of articles all geared to help parents and teachers interact with their children in the garden.  We hope to provide you with tips on which plants to chose, how to incorporate academics into your gardening and give you some ideas on how to make your garden more “global.”

Gardening Activities with Kids Here at The Educators’ Spin On It

  1. Garden Science SOIL: Common Core Connection by Amanda Boyarshino
  2. Getting Started in 3 Easy Steps by Birute Efe
  3. Cultivating Enthusiasm for Gardening All Season Long by Matthew Hiemstra
  4. Giving Kids Ownership in the Planning Phases of Gardening by MaryAnne
  5. Best Herbs to Grow with Kids by VictoriaBest Flowers to Grow with Kids by Kitchen Counter Chronicles
  6. Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids by BeckyCommunity Gardens by Amandine Hom
  7. Homesteading by Vanessa Vargas Wilson
  8. Preschool Gardens by DaynaPreschool Gardening; Watering by Katie
  9. Measurement in the Garden by Amanda Boyarshinov
  10. Counting in the Garden by The Fairy and The Frog
  11. Worms and Composing by Sandi Purdel Lewis
  16. Alphabet Garden Hunt by Growing Book by Book
  18. Kid Made Garden Signs by Tutus and Tea Parties
  19. Herb Painting by Mama Miss
  20. Painting with Flowers by Nicolette Roux
  23. South African Cycads By Teach Me Mommy
  26. Indoor Gardening by Betsy Fin
  27. Bonsai Gardening by Lisa Lewis
  28. Raising Chickens by La Famille Brown

Plant Units with Kids

Gardening with Kids

Academics in the Garden

 

Cooking from the Garden

Printable Lesson Plans from the Garden

Video’s From the Garden

Join In the Fun:

Have you written a post about learning and growing in the garden?  Feel free to grab the Garden Ambassador button and insert it into your post.  Let us know in a comment and we will try and share it on one of our favorite social media sites!
Together, let’s inspire more parents and teachers to garden with their children!
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About Amanda Boyarshinov

K - 12 masters reading teacher, author and mom to 3. Amanda is a National Board Certified teacher with oodles of experience in early childhood education.

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  1. jeannine: waddlee-ah-chaa says

    Wonderful, a month of gardening! We spend a great deal of time in our gardens. I agree, gardening offers such important learning experiences and connections to nature.

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  2. Amanda Boyarshinov says

    Jeannine, I am so glad you are excited too! We hope to inspire more parents and teachers to garden with their children. It is a great learning experience. Hope some of the articles inspire you!

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  5. Vanessa Bell says

    This is wonderful! I just wish more would grow in our tough Vegas soil. I also adore the resdesign… so adorable! Congrats, ladies!

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  11. Paul says

    The best practice is to grow your own fruits and vegetables for your family so they can have a clean and fresh taste with its benefit. It is also a fun to do your own planting and it is a good exercise to educate your kids how to plant a vegetable and fruits.

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