With ever more children growing up in housing without a garden, it is vital that settings enable children to enjoy the many benefits of gardening activities.
BENEFITS
UW By being involved in the planting and nurturing of seeds and bulbs, children can watch nature in action at first hand. They can learn about the importance of light, water and temperature to plants.
PSED Gardening can be a great way of helping children to feel empowered as they take on a little responsibility for learning about and tending to plants. Having ownership of a plant, however small, can help children to gain in confidence and self-esteem.
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