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by Angela Russ-Ayon (Author), José Gascón H. (Illustrator)
A group of diverse young children shares their experience growing fruits and vegetables in the garden from seed to sprout to harvest. They clear the land, plant seeds, and tour readers around abundant crops while explaining how different plants grow. This story is a fascinating educational exploration of plant life that celebrates teamwork, cooperation, and the boundless possibilities that bloom in a garden nurtured by youthful enthusiasm. Expand on this book with teachable moments, simple gardening terminology, and opportunities to mimic and move. What a great scientific experience for introducing children to the beneficial process of working the land and reaping the rewards. Teaching children where food comes from effectively gives them control over their diet and promotes healthy eating. Plant something that helps children grow.
A garden is where young children can observe natural changes and use their senses to investigate the world. Readers also enjoy searching for hidden insects on the pages. The use of a magnifying glass is recommended.
Foundation/Domain: Life Science
32 Pages Size: 8" W x 10" H Available in English and Spanish
Lyrical rhyming verses and colorful imagery
** This book is printed on demand. Please flip through at least one of the books you receive and contact the publisher directly as soon as possible if you have any quality concerns. **
Benefits of Gardening:
- Practice mapping, designing, and creating a garden.
- Exposure to a variety of fruits and vegetables and their connection to a rainbow of colors.
- A socio-emotional experience, working cooperatively toward a positive outcome.
- Provides a mindful therapeutic, calming effect from outdoor, fresh air activity, disconnected from electronics and the stress of life. (see the Netherlands study)
- A sensorimotor experience: engages all senses.
- Gain an understanding of food sources.
- Encourages the preparation and consumption of fresh produce. Children who grow their own food are more likely to eat fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Motor skills: engages children and adults in moderate exercise and physical activity: bending, twisting, stretching, lifting, pulling, and reaching.
- Learn patience and responsibility and gain a sense of confidence.
- Experience a scientific process that pays off.
- Develops planning, STEM, and analytical abilities.
- Introduces biology: the study of living things and their vital processes.
- Introduces botany: the study of plants, including their structure, properties, and biochemical processes.
- A chance to study the chemical process of photosynthesis.
- Provides an opportunity to examine and interact with the environment: weather, temperature, insects, animals, soil, plants, etc.
- Promotes an appreciation for nature and empathy for the creatures.
- Explores the limits of natural resources and the importance of using them carefully.
- Conservation: highlights the importance of taking care of the environment (sustainability).
- Sunshine on the skin helps the body make Vitamin D! Vitamin D helps our bodies use calcium, keeps our bones strong, and helps us fight diseases.
Bulk Orders: This title is available in bulk directly from the publisher for early childhood and nutrition programs, conferences, non-profit initiatives, licensing, or grants that promote healthy eating, fruits and vegetables, gardening, farm-to-table, STEM initiatives, and anti-obesity. Contact the publisher directly for quotes, orders, and discounted pricing.
