School is out for summer and parents are searching for ways to keep their children entertained throughout the next few months. Between finding camps for older kids and care for younger kids, keeping inquiring minds entertained is no small feat.
It’s no secret that being outdoors is beneficial to our overall health. From providing Vitamin D, increasing daily movement and boosting our mood, fresh air and sunshine provide numerous benefits to all of us – including our kids.
While school is out, we encourage you to incorporate gardening into your summer fun and to soak in sunshine and some quality time with your kids in the garden.
Not only is gardening a fun activity, but it can also be educational for kids of all ages. While in the garden, talk with your kids about gardening, flowers and the environment as a whole – at their level. For example, for preschoolers learning in the garden may be going on a scavenger hunt for flowers of different colors throughout the nursery, while older children may be ready to learn about the process of photosynthesis or the benefits of composting. Just like plants themselves, start small and grow from there. The ability to learn about gardening and the environment can be introduced at a very young age and can be nourished (and flourish) as children grow.
Here are a few fun activities to incorporate into your summer fun this season: