Like to get your hands dirty? Want to watch things grow? With the help of a grown-up, you can become a gardener or farmer.
NOTE for grown-ups: With a smile and promise of a shared treat afterward, it isn’t hard to get a child to help you plant a garden. But how can you keep him or her interested? Here are some suggestions:
- Use crayons to plan the garden and sketch a design.
- Be sure to include visual clues for where to stand and where the plants are.
- Choose some plants that sprout quickly, others can spout slower.
- Plot plant growth once a week and keep a chart.
- Plans for good things to eat or pretty posies to enjoy are very inspirational.
- Making labels for plants allows children to personalize the garden and "mark their territory."
- Avoid being critical if interest waivers. This should be fun for everyone.