And the lessons learned from watching a seed turn into a seedling and then into a full-fledged plant are innumerable, ranging from patience and gentleness to botany and photosynthesis. Preschoolers can t care for houseplants all by themselves, but they can definitely help and will enjoy watching their own plants grow as you guide them. For a preschooler, choose a houseplant you find at the grocery store or discount store. These plants are usually hardy because the stores don t have adequate light or gardening experts on hand. He ll also need a quick lesson on a plant s need for sunlight, and make sure you find the plant a home in a nice sunny spot without too much direct sunlight.
Preschoolers also enjoy misting their plants.
Dust on houseplants blocks sunlight, and without the sunlight, plants cannot photosynthesize. Let your child spray the plant s leaves with a mister filled with lukewarm water. Your child can clean it with a garden hose. Instruct your child to put the drainage material in the bottom of the pot. Next comes the soil.