Activities

Steps:

1. Fill pots with soil. 2. Make small holes in the soil. 3. Place seeds in the holes. 4. Cover with soil and water lightly.

Materials needed:

Seeds, soil, pots, water

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1. Insert toothpicks around the middle of the sweet potato. 2. Place it in a jar with water covering the bottom half. 3. Place in sunlight and watch it sprout over days.

Materials needed:

Sweet potato, jar, water, toothpicks

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1. Fill container with soil. 2. Plant small plants. 3. Add pebbles and miniature decorations. 4. Arrange to create a fairy-friendly environment.

Materials needed:

Container, soil, small plants, pebbles, miniature decorations

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1. Fill pot with soil. 2. Plant herb seeds or seedlings. 3. Water the herbs. 4. Place in sunlight and care for them as they grow.

Materials needed:

Herb seeds or seedlings, pot, soil, water

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1. Clean empty eggshells. 2. Fill shells with soil. 3. Plant seeds in the soil. 4. Place shells in egg carton and water gently.

Materials needed:

Eggshells, seeds, soil, egg carton

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1. Paint and decorate pots. 2. Let pots dry. 3. Fill pots with soil. 4. Plant seeds or small plants.

Materials needed:

Plain pots, acrylic paints, brushes, soil, seeds or plants

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1. Create a list of items to find. 2. Give each child the list and a bag. 3. Let them explore the garden to find and check off items.

Materials needed:

List of items to find, pencil, bag

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1. Fill container with layers of soil and organic matter. 2. Add worms to the container. 3. Feed worms with food scraps. 4. Observe how worms compost over time.

Materials needed:

Container, soil, worms, food scraps

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1. Collect various leaves from the garden. 2. Place a leaf under a piece of paper. 3. Rub crayon over the paper to reveal the leaf shape.

Materials needed:

Leaves, paper, crayons

Steps:

1. Tie string to the top of a pine cone. 2. Spread peanut butter over the pine cone. 3. Roll it in birdseed. 4. Hang it outside on a tree branch.

Materials needed:

Pine cones, peanut butter, birdseed, string

Steps:

1. Choose a sunny spot or pot. 2. Plant sunflower seeds about an inch deep. 3. Cover with soil and water gently. 4. Watch them grow over weeks.

Materials needed:

Sunflower seeds, soil, garden space or pots, water

Steps:

1. Prepare a garden bed or pots. 2. Plant butterfly-attracting flowers. 3. Water and maintain the plants. 4. Observe butterflies visiting.

Materials needed:

Flower seeds or plants (like milkweed, lavender), soil, garden space

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1. Mix concrete according to instructions. 2. Pour into molds. 3. Decorate with pebbles or beads. 4. Let it dry completely before placing in the garden.

Materials needed:

Concrete mix, molds, decorations (pebbles, glass beads)

Steps:

1. Set up a compost bin in the garden. 2. Add kitchen scraps and yard waste. 3. Turn the compost regularly. 4. Use compost in the garden when ready.

Materials needed:

Compost bin, kitchen scraps, yard waste

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1. Create a watering schedule on a calendar. 2. Mark days to water each plant. 3. Decorate the chart. 4. Follow the schedule to water plants.

Materials needed:

Calendar or chart, markers, stickers

Steps:

1. Add pebbles and charcoal to the jar. 2. Layer soil on top. 3. Plant small plants inside. 4. Seal the jar or leave it open as desired.

Materials needed:

Glass jar, small plants, soil, pebbles, activated charcoal

Steps:

1. Mix clay, compost, and seeds with water to form a paste. 2. Roll into small balls. 3. Let them dry. 4. Throw them into the garden or vacant lots.

Materials needed:

Clay, compost, flower seeds, water

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1. Decorate shells or cups with faces. 2. Place damp cotton wool inside. 3. Sprinkle cress seeds on top. 4. Watch the 'hair' grow over days.

Materials needed:

Eggshells or cups, cress seeds, cotton wool, markers

Steps:

1. Set up a journal with dates. 2. Record observations about plants. 3. Draw pictures or take photos. 4. Update regularly to track progress.

Materials needed:

Notebook, pens, camera (optional)

Steps:

1. Assemble a structure with compartments. 2. Fill compartments with natural materials. 3. Place in a sheltered spot. 4. Observe insects using the hotel.

Materials needed:

Wooden box or pallets, sticks, leaves, bamboo, straw

Steps:

1. Collect various leaves. 2. Use a guide to identify them. 3. Glue leaves onto paper and label them. 4. Create a leaf booklet.

Materials needed:

Leaves, field guide or app, paper, glue

Steps:

1. Dampen a paper towel and place it in the bag. 2. Add bean seeds between the towel and bag. 3. Seal and tape the bag to a window. 4. Watch roots and shoots grow.

Materials needed:

Bean seeds, plastic bag, damp paper towel, tape

Steps:

1. Collect natural materials. 2. Arrange them on paper. 3. Glue items to create a collage. 4. Let it dry before displaying.

Materials needed:

Leaves, flowers, twigs, glue, paper

Steps:

1. Clean the avocado pit. 2. Insert toothpicks around the middle. 3. Suspend over a glass of water with the bottom submerged. 4. Place in sunlight and wait for roots to grow.

Materials needed:

Avocado pit, toothpicks, glass of water

Steps:

1. Set up a safe course using garden items. 2. Explain the course to the kids. 3. Time them as they complete it. 4. Encourage them to beat their times.

Materials needed:

Garden tools, pots, hoses, markers

Steps:

1. Plan the garden layout. 2. Plant different types of sensory plants. 3. Care for the garden regularly. 4. Explore the garden using all senses.

Materials needed:

Variety of plants (fragrant, colorful, textured), soil, tools

Steps:

1. Dig holes in the garden bed. 2. Gently remove seedlings from pots. 3. Place seedlings in holes and cover with soil. 4. Water the transplanted seedlings.

Materials needed:

Seedlings, trowel, garden space, water

Steps:

1. Clean and dry the rocks. 2. Paint designs or plant names. 3. Let the paint dry. 4. Seal the paint if desired and place rocks in the garden.

Materials needed:

Smooth rocks, acrylic paints, brushes, sealant

Steps:

1. Place grass seeds in the toe of the sock. 2. Fill with sawdust or soil and tie a knot. 3. Decorate with eyes and face. 4. Water regularly and watch the 'hair' grow.

Materials needed:

Old sock or stocking, grass seeds, sawdust or soil, googly eyes

Steps:

1. Cut a plastic bottle in half. 2. Fill the bottom half with soil and plant seeds. 3. Cover with the top half to create a greenhouse effect. 4. Place in sunlight and monitor growth.

Materials needed:

Plastic bottle or container, soil, seeds

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1. Lay out a blanket in the garden. 2. Choose age-appropriate garden books. 3. Read aloud to the children. 4. Discuss the stories and surroundings.

Materials needed:

Garden-themed books, blanket

Steps:

1. Wrap tape around the child's wrist sticky side out. 2. Collect small natural items. 3. Stick items onto the tape to decorate.

Materials needed:

Wide masking tape, natural items (leaves, petals)

Steps:

1. Blend paper and water to make pulp. 2. Stir seeds into the pulp. 3. Spread pulp onto a screen to dry. 4. Cut dried paper into shapes and plant.

Materials needed:

Scrap paper, blender, water, seeds, screen

Steps:

1. Plant tomato seeds in soil. 2. Water regularly. 3. Transplant to larger pot or garden when big enough. 4. Support with stakes and watch for tomatoes.

Materials needed:

Tomato seeds, pots or garden space, soil, water

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1. Decorate sticks or stones with plant names. 2. Let the paint dry. 3. Place markers by the corresponding plants.

Materials needed:

Popsicle sticks or stones, paints or markers

Steps:

1. Introduce different sensory plants. 2. Encourage kids to touch, smell, and observe. 3. Discuss the unique features of each plant.

Materials needed:

Various plants (lamb's ear, mint, etc.)

Steps:

1. Choose yoga poses like tree, butterfly, or flower pose. 2. Guide kids through each pose. 3. Encourage them to focus on balance and breathing.

Materials needed:

Yoga mat or blanket

Steps:

1. Clean the watering can. 2. Decorate with paints, stickers, or markers. 3. Let it dry. 4. Use it to water plants.

Materials needed:

Plain watering can, stickers, paints, markers

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1. Equip kids with magnifying glasses. 2. Explore the garden to find bugs. 3. Observe and discuss each insect found.

Materials needed:

Magnifying glass, notebook

Steps:

1. Collect flowers and leaves. 2. Press them between book pages for a week. 3. Use pressed flowers to make cards or pictures.

Materials needed:

Flowers, heavy books, paper, glue

Steps:

1. Set up a picnic area in the garden. 2. Arrange the tea set and snacks. 3. Invite toys or friends to join. 4. Enjoy the pretend tea party.

Materials needed:

Play tea set, snacks, blanket

Steps:

1. Cut the top off the bottle and invert it as a funnel. 2. Place stones at the bottom to prevent tipping. 3. Mark measurements on the side. 4. Place outside to collect rain and record data.

Materials needed:

Clear plastic bottle, ruler, marker, stones

Steps:

1. Place herbs in the center of fabric. 2. Gather edges and tie with ribbon. 3. Use sachets in drawers or as gifts.

Materials needed:

Fabric squares, dried herbs, ribbon

Steps:

1. Fill tray with soil. 2. Sprinkle microgreen seeds evenly. 3. Mist with water. 4. Harvest in 1-2 weeks.

Materials needed:

Shallow tray, soil, microgreen seeds, water

Steps:

1. Collect materials from the garden. 2. Assemble instruments like shakers or drums. 3. Decorate if desired. 4. Play music together.

Materials needed:

Sticks, stones, seeds, string