Gardening
is a great experience and it is never too early to pass the joy of gardening to
your little one. Plus, in this era where children prefer to be indoors, it can
be a great way to stay outdoors, learn about nature, and make some friends. The
challenge for the parents is getting their kid to involve and build long-lasting connections between gardening and kids.
Smart Tips for Encouraging Kids for Gardening
Make it
interesting – For engagement of kids,
the fun angle is really important. So, do take their opinion and keep their
interests in mind. Kids find an activity interesting when their ideas are considered and implemented.
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Give them
their kit – You can gift your child with a
gardening kit on their birthday or a festival. The tools should be appropriate
to their size and strength. A lot of bright colored options are available in
the market. Do include a watering can since children love playing with water.
Choose
plants that are easy to grow – Tomatoes, mini cucumbers,
peas, radishes, and sunflowers are easy options which will grow relatively
faster. Cumbersome plants initially will dissuade the kids from engaging
further.
Assign a
section of the gardening area – You may even assign a
section of the area to them which will inculcate ownership and responsibility
among the kids with respect to the maintenance of their space.
Fun
activities in the garden – Get involved with the
kids to make handicrafts that will get them interested. A birdhouse is an
interesting idea. You can also reuse/ recycle discarded CDs, foil, brooms to make scarecrows. Ice-cream sticks can be used to name the plants. Old tires can be used
as plant protectors. Besides, you can also paint pots together. The kids can be
motivated to grow plants in them.
Plant
flowers – Flowers attract ladybugs and
butterflies. Children are intrigued by natural insects and flying creatures so
this will encourage them to spend some time in the garden with these friends of
nature.
Have
planting competitions – A competition among kids
for planting flowers or cucumbers is a great idea to get them going. Guide them
in the process and see how they fare.
Show kids
how to compost – It is a learning experience
for kids to see how waste things from the kitchen can be used in the garden and
help in the growth and development of the plants.
Let the
little ones do the watering – Yes, since kids love to
play with water, they shall lovingly take up this task. Make a watering
schedule and enjoy seeing the eco-friendly kids do the homework.
Gift
your child this beautiful connection with nature.
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