Work together to set up the garden so that the particular varieties of plants and flowers you've chosen will grow best. Plant a vegetable garden, and children can eat what they grow. Find out the names of insects that appear in your garden. Consider a companion project, like a compost pile. If you work together with your community, families may contribute grass clippings and kitchen waste.
Children learn the value of recycling.
Reading and writing Build children's vocabularies by describing what you see happening in the garden. Ask children to draw or paint pictures of plants as they grow, and write down what they observe. Math Count seeds with children, and measure the correct distance between plants. Mark the calendar for the anticipated date of seedling appearance. Keep track of the height of your plants as they grow.