Happy Earth Day!!
Welcome to Our Sunny Garden!!
Today we were finally able to get into the garden to start planting!
There were six jobs that we needed to do in or plant our garden. Students were placed in groups of three by which type of flower they were able to plant. After assigning each student their two roles in the garden, they were able to practice each of their roles in a station. Job 1 was digging and covering the seed when done, the students with Job 2 measured the depth of the hole the seed goes in (1 inch) and planted the seed. The students with the last job, Job 3, measured the distance between each flower (1 foot) and watered their seeds after planting. After practicing, the students were able to head out and actually plant their seeds!
Tina measuring the distance between holes.
Digging and planting!
More planting!
The children had so much fun gardening!
After clean-up, the students came back inside and we had a discussion on how the gardening went and what students liked and didn't. We talked about how we will need to continue to water the flowers throughout the week. The students then filled out a worksheet in which they were able to draw a picture of what the plant looks like now, and what it will look like when it is fully grown. the students were also able to describe how they think the flower will help the earth.
On Mother's Day we will be donating these flowers to a battered women's shelter, Deborah's Place. The students are very excited to "fill a bucket"!
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