This is a collection of resources to learn about gardening, planting seeds and growing vegetables. Aimed to inspire children and families to get out and garden.
Structure and features
For families
This collection of videos is about how seeds grow into plants and gardening.
- How to get kids into gardening
- How does a seed become a plant?
- Germination of a seed (time lapse)
- Aussie kids gardening — Down Under Brothers plant seeds
- How to grow potatoes
- 8 vegetables and herbs you can re-grow again and again inside your house or garden
- The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle — an inspiring adventure (story read aloud)
For teachers
These links are good to share with families who are interested in sustainable living and for children who are interested in gardening. Children and families can share stories and learning about gardening projects with friends and teachers through an online platform.
Links and files
Teacher notes
- Technical language – germination, sprouting, soil
- Concepts of time and transformation
- Growing food
- Re-using waste
- Sustainability
Learning Outcome 2 Children are connected with and contribute to their world
Learning Outcome 4: Children are confident and involved learners
Learning Outcome 5 Children are effective communicators
