Gardening is a project children can take charge of from start to finish.
Whether in a single pot or on a little plot of land, planting, watering, weeding, and harvesting will introduce your child to a plant's life cycle while allowing him to care for a living thing. Sunflowers and beans grow quickly and are likely to hold kids' interest and boost their confidence. During the winter months, forcing bulbs in water allows children to observe both the growth of the flowers and the roots. In the woods, at the beach, even just outside your door, there's a bustling world of creatures hard at work. Keep close watch of an anthill, bird's nest, spider's web, or an overturned rock to learn how insects and animals gather food and seek shelter.