Our veggies are growing big. The kids had the chance to sample swiss chard and kale fresh from the garden. Most were eager to give it a taste test. Try it at home...you might be surprised! The kids were excited about seeing the actually broccoli crowns starting to sprout. We used rulers to measure our veggies and recorded the results in a chart graph. Most were more than 5 inches tall.
Activity Time:
The students learned about bugs...which ones are beneficial (butterflies and ladybugs) and which ones are detrimental (aphids). We used our bug cards to try to identify bugs in the garden...luckily we didn't find any! The kids also got to examine composting worms using magnifying glasses.
Art in the Garden:
Each student got to paint a ceramic tile that we attached to the garden boxes. It looks so wonderful to see some of the children's art in the garden.
Thank you to Frana Sadler for bringing yummy rolls and jam for snack and Finnegan for bringing pretzels.
Featured Web site:
Savannah's Organic Ranch in Aliso Viejo
Recommended Reading:
Grow it, Cook it with Kids by Amanda Grant
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