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Simple Things To Build Kids’ Self-Confidence In The Garden

Engaging children in gardening activities can profoundly impact their self-confidence and overall development. One gardening activity I found particularly effective in boosting self-confidence is pulling cilantro from the roots. You might think it is trivial, but this simple task helps children feel a sense of accomplishment and teaches them important skills. I believe it is […]

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Exciting Learning In The School Garden

Excitement of Discovery Children often get excited when they discover something new in the garden. They may find ladybugs, bees, worms, or vegetables of unusual sizes. For example, second-graders found a big carrot in their garden and were thrilled to share their discovery with their STEAM teacher, Mrs. Shaner, a month ago. Another exciting learning experience

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How To Connect Kids To The Plants Emotionally 2

In my article titled “How To Connect Kids To The Plants Emotionally,” I introduced our STEAM project, covering everything from seeding to transplanting. In this article, I will provide a summary of the seeding and transplanting process and then share the results of the harvesting and tasting process. Finally, I will conclude by sharing my

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What Makes The Real Joy Of Harvesting?

Harvesting and Growing Experience Throughout November and December, we harvested a variety of crops including kale, spinach, carrots, beets, Bok Choy, turnips, Mizuna, lettuce, arugula, Asian greens, cilantro, mint, and radish. 32 out of 34 classes in the school participated in garden activities from August to December, and many of them harvested crops. However, I was

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