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Why Garden with Kids? Since 1982, KidsGardening has supported educators and caregivers nationwide in bringing the life-changing benefits of gardening to kids. Why are we so passionate about youth gardening? Why are we so dedicated to helping all children get the...
Two green thumbs or just getting started? The Kids Garden Community is for you! Teachers using a school garden as a classroom, families growing herbs on a windowsill, Master Gardeners volunteering in an after school program, community garden organizers creating activities for kids – this community is for you!
Exploring herbs will arouse kids’ curiosity and interest because they thoroughly engage the senses. They can be grown indoors or out and in containers of all sizes.
Multi-sensory experiences like gardening can significantly benefit children’s development and capacity for sensory integration and processing.
Climate-friendly Youth Gardening: Webinar & Activity GuideAbout the Webinar Series Gardens can be a powerful tool for helping kids to understand the science behind environmental issues and to feel empowered to help! Getting kids involved in sustainable,...
At Borah High School in Boise, Idaho, what started as an outdoor space for science lessons has transformed into a thriving school garden, orchard, and gathering space, all sustained by a dedicated club of students and their advisors known as the Borah Green Team. “The...
Selecting a Hydroponic System for Your Classroom A webinar to help educators interested in starting a hydroponic garden select the system that best fits their needs and resources.About the Webinar Hydroponic gardening is a great alternative for educators who are short...
Gardens are a fabulous source of materials for homemade gifts.
The vibrant blooms of summer captivate our senses and imaginations, then so quickly fade away. But the story doesn’t have to end like that. You can extend children’s fascination with flowers, adorn your classroom, and inspire a host of hands-on projects by doing what humans have done for thousands of years: dry ’em.
An Interview with Authors Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder KidsGardening recently chatted with Amy Wagenfeld and Shannon Marder, both occupational therapists with a deep love of nature who incorporate the outdoors into therapeutic practices. Amy and Shannon are...