Organic Children's Garden
Love and appreciation of Nature
At SLA, children are encouraged early on to develop a sense of responsibility towards taking care of the Earth. Our vegetable and flower garden provides the children with a hands-on multi-sensory environment. Our garden not only provides a great appreciation for the environment, but also allows the children to spend quality time with their teachers outdoors.
The children will learn and participate in:
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Nourishing plants with water
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Keeping the plants healthy and lush
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Observing pollination
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Incorporating composted waste (from our kitchen) into the garden soil
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Learn how worms enhance our soil by contributing to our school compost bin
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Grow plants without the need of hazardous chemicals
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Harvesting and eating from the garden
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The older children will document the changes observed in the garden week by week (by writing and drawing in their science journals)
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The younger children will document the changes with a chart as a group with the assistance of their Teacher