Children's Gardens
Gardening with kids is a great way to get them interested in nature. From the onset, children are inquisitive and learning how to design a garden for children will spark their curiosity even more. They love to watch plants grow and it’s a great learning experience for them. Many educational subjects can be covered simply by gardening with kids. Within the following pages, you will find information and tips for gardening with children and ideas for creative garden projects for kids. Keep reading to learn more about gardening with children.
Children's Gardens
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Fun Science Activities For Kids: Linking Science Lessons To Gardening
Wondering how to entertain children while at home all day? Give them something fun to do, but with an educational element. Find science lessons here.
By Leslie Garner
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Water Cycle In The Garden: How To Teach Kids About The Water Cycle
Water, in the garden and in houseplants, can be a great lesson for teaching the water cycle to kids. Learn about water cycle lessons in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Reading Garden For Kids: Reading Garden Activities And Ideas
Using the garden as part of the new homeschooling experience? Create a children’s reading garden for lessons of all sorts. Find more info here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Kids And Nature: What Is Nature Deficit Disorder And How To Prevent It
Leisure time for kids used to mean going outside and getting into nature. It seems like now those days are gone, as children would rather play games on smartphones or computers. The separation of kids and nature is known as “nature deficit disorder.” Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Growing Shamrocks: Fun Ways To Grow Clover With Kids
Creating a shamrock garden with your kids is a great way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Growing shamrocks together also gives parents a sneaky way to incorporate learning into a rainy day project. Click this article for fun ways to grow clover with kids.
By Laura Miller
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Potato Craft Ideas For Kids – Creative Things To Do With Potatoes
If you are still digging potatoes out of your garden, you may have a few extra spuds for potato arts and crafts. If you’ve never thought about craft ideas for potatoes, there are more than a few. Click this article for cool craft ideas for potatoes you can do with the kids.
By Teo Spengler
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Butterfly Activities For Kids: Raising Caterpillars And Butterflies
Teaching kids about caterpillars shows them the cycle of life and importance of all living things. Get tips on how to raise butterflies in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Planting Pineapple Tops - How To Grow A Pineapple Top
No tropical travel necessary—did you know that the leafy top of store-bought pineapples can be rooted and grown as an interesting houseplant? Learn how to start your own pineapple plant.
By Nikki Tilley
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Kids Plant Art Projects – Learn About Fun Plant Crafts For Kids
The best way to introduce the joy of gardening to your kids is to make it fun. One sure way to accomplish this is to engage them in plant art for kids, using actual plants! Take a look at the following ideas for children’s plant art in this article. Click here for more info.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Behavioral Problems And Gardening: Using Gardening For Behavioral Disorders
Horticultural therapy has gained popularity for people to overcome physical, emotional, and behavioral barriers in their everyday lives. Therapeutic gardening for kids has specifically shown great promise to help combat behavioral issues. Learn more about it here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Teaching Science In The Garden: How To Teach Science Through Gardening
Using gardens to teach science veers away from the dry atmosphere of the classroom and jumps outside in the fresh air. Teaching science in the garden affords teachers a unique opportunity to show kids biodiversity and natural life rhythms. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Creating A Natural Playground : How To Build A Garden Playground
Creating a natural playground is a wonderful way to expose your child to the fascinating world of dirt, plants, bugs and other natural things. A garden playground will also provide an endlessly entertaining play area that keeps kids outside and active. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Children’s Orchids: Learn About Beginner Orchids For Kids
The orchid world boasts somewhere between 25,000 and 30,000 different species, but there are plenty of easy-to-grow orchids for children who are interested in growing these fascinating plants. Learn how to grow an orchid with your child here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Garden Snack Foods: Tips On Creating Snack Gardens For Kids
You want your kids to know where food comes from and it wouldn't hurt if they would eat those veggies too! Creating snack gardens for kids is the perfect way to instill that appreciation into your kids, and I guarantee they will eat it! Learn more here.
By Amy Grant
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Flower Scavenger Hunt - A Fun Flower Garden Game
Children love to play outdoors and they love to play games, so a great way to combine these two things is to have a scavenger hunt. This article will help get you started. Click here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Homemade Garden Salsa: Creating A Fun Salsa Garden For Kids
What is a salsa garden? Salsa gardens contain most of the ingredients needed for the condiment. Growing a salsa garden for kids provides a fun outdoor family learning project with delicious results. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Easy Garden Chimes For Kids - Tips For Creating Wind Chimes For Gardens
Few things are as relaxing as listening to garden wind chimes. Making a set of homemade wind chimes with your kids doesn't have to be an elaborate project but it sure is fun. Read this article to learn more.
By Anne Baley