The benefits of gardening for your children
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Many parents are looking for activities to do with their children from a young age. This is important for bonding, keeping them away from screens, and stimulating their intelligence.
You can find them in many areas, but gardening is the most interesting for me.
Indeed, it teaches your child patience , reflection and concentration . Your child will be given a mission; initial responsibilities will be assigned to him! What better way to stimulate him and anticipate the challenges of his future life as a "Big"?
Let us guide you and present our best activities and tools to support your little one !
1) Three reasons to give your child a plant? (if you are not yet convinced)
The need to introduce children to gardening
In the past, almost every household had its own garden and vegetable patch. Children received a "green" education from their parents or grandparents. Today, gardening is seen more as a hobby than a necessity. The urban development of our societies even tends to consider it a luxury.
It then becomes necessary to reconnect our children to the earth , so that they do not become detached from reality. Indeed, radishes do not grow on supermarket shelves, and breaded fish are not born square (no comment) ...
Gardening: a formative discipline
Rest assured, this isn't about your child doing military service (although caring for some plants can be a real challenge)! By giving your child a plant, you're giving them a living organism . If they don't keep it hydrated and take care of it, it will die. If they take care of it every day, it will give them beautiful flowers. This activity rewards the most attentive and careful children. If you have more than one child, growing their plant will be a healthy competition between them!
In addition, depending on their age, you will give your child tools that they will have to handle with care and not leave lying around!
Your Child's Connection to Nature
As we mentioned above, fruits and vegetables don't just appear on their own. They are the "fruit" of a truly fascinating natural cycle.
Giving your child a first contact with nature doesn't necessarily require signing them up for scouting: a pot and a seed are enough!
You'll teach your child to get their hands dirty and overcome their fears of small creatures. Plus, this activity will plant an eco-friendly seed in them, raising their awareness of sustainable development !
The main thing is to go there gradually!
If you're introducing your child to gardening for the first time, take it slow! There's no need to rush them; you risk overwhelming them. It would be a shame if your child saw gardening as a chore. You need to support them in this process.
Small indoor gardening activities seem more suited to their body shape and abilities. Fun little activities will stimulate them even more and avoid discouraging them!
2) Our easy gardening ideas for your child.
Plants to germinate
The first stage of plant life is Germination . During this phase your seed or spore will go from embryo to independent plant.
Germination is particularly suitable for young children, as it can be observed with the naked eye in just a few days! It is also very easy to implement.
Lentil Germination:
We recommend sprouting lentils for parents of younger children. It's very quick and impressive! It couldn't be simpler. All you need is a small bowl, some cotton, and a few lentils.
- Let your lentils soak for a day
- Spread them on damp cotton
- Let your lentils germinate at room temperature or against a radiator in winter
- Moisten them regularly with a spray bottle
Avocado Germination:
For the most patient children, we recommend Avocado Germination ! This will be longer and slower, but much more interesting in the long run. In fact, your child will give birth to a real tree ! What a source of pride for them!
To do this, you will need to let your avocado soak in water. After several weeks, it will split open to reveal its roots and stem . We recommend waiting until its roots have grown about 20 cm before planting it in the ground. If you choose a potted plant, why not decorate it with your child? A sense of togetherness and bonding are guaranteed!
Give him a small plant to water!
If you already have plants at home, why not let your child water them today?
Teach him the basics of watering by showing him how. Then let him do it while you help and supervise. After a few days, watering will become part of his daily routine!
We advise you, of course, to take a quick look at your plant from time to time... ;)
To motivate your child and encourage them in their mission, we recommend giving them a watering can adapted to their body shape !
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