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| ARE YOU READY TO SEE OUR NEW GARDEN? :) | | | |
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| First we helped Uncle Bison clear the area and get the soil ready. |
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| Each of the children got a chance to plant potatoes - red and purple ones!! |
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| Then they were tempted by the kalamangai hanging over our heads so we harvested some :) |
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| Each person got a chance to water the new potato patch :) |
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| We held hands and sang songs before leaving our potato patch and heading to the beach (photos coming soon)! |
Children learn from growing things - they have fun - and gain special benefits! :)
- Responsibility - from caring for and tending plants.
- Understanding - as they learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants etc).
- Self confidence - from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown.
- Love of nature - a chance to learn about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant place.
- Reasoning and discovery - as they learn about science, botany, nutrition and simple construction.
- Physical activity - that is fun and productive.
- Cooperation - including shared play activity and teamwork.
- Creativity - finding new and exciting ways to grow food.
- Nutrition - learning about sources of fresh food.
