Cardinal Adventures– In this activity, children focus on the cardinal and dramatize, draw, and write about its growth cycle and garden experience.
School Garden for Wildlife– IIn this activity, children plant native plants in containers or small school garden and observe their effect on wildlife.
Garden Drama– In this activity and its connections, children do the movements of the song, create pictures of the creatures, and explore seasonal changes.
Garden Treats– IIn this activity, children explore garden fruits and vegetables and make and eat a garden treat.
In a Speck of Soil– In this activity, children use observation and several scientific tools to examine garden soil.
Sunflower Fun– In this activity, children learn about the importance of sunflowers to humans. Native Americans used sunflowers for food, oil, ornamentation, and dye. Children will create their own large sunflowers, sample sunflower seeds, and make a treat for birds.
Toad Tales and Homes– In this activity and its connections, children focus on toads, explore their growth cycle through writing and drawing, and create a toad home.