Gardening Activities for Early Childhood

This course is designed for early childhood educators working with children ages two through five who are ready to move beyond basic gardening and into meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. (2 Hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course Agenda

1. Pre-Assessment
  FREE PREVIEW
1. Gardening as an Activity-Rich Environment
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Open-Ended vs. Task-Based Gardening
  FREE PREVIEW
3. The Role of the Educator: Observe, Scaffold, Extend
4. The Garden as the “Third Teacher”
5. Planning for Possibilities, Not Perfection
6. Balancing Structure and Flexibility
7. Chapter 1 Review
8. Chapter 1 Reflection
1. Why Sensory Experiences Matter in Gardening
2. Lesson - Soil Exploration Station (Dry vs. Wet)
3. Lesson - Herb Smell Test (Guessing Game)
4. Lesson - Nature Texture Trays
5. Supporting Sensory Regulation Through Gardening
6. Building Language Through Sensory Experiences
7. Chapter 2 Reflection
1. Supporting Scientific Thinking in the Garden
2. Observation and Documentation in Inquiry-Based Learning
3. Lesson - Seed Comparison Investigation
4. Lesson - “What Plants Need” Experiment (Light & Water Test)
5. Lesson - Root Observation in Clear Containers
6. Lesson - Worm Exploration
7. Encouraging Questions and Curiosity
8. Chapter 3 Discussion
1. Seeing Math in Everyday Garden Experiences
2. Supporting Mathematical Thinking Through Play
3. Lesson - Counting Seeds While Planting
4. Lesson - Measuring Plant Growth
5. Lesson - Sorting Leaves by Size, Shape, and Color
6. Lesson - Garden Graphing
7. Using Math Language in Everyday Moments
8. Chapter 4 Reflection
1. Language and Literacy in Meaningful Contexts
2. Lesson - Garden Storytelling
3. Lesson - Labeling Plants with Pictures and Words
4. Lesson - Garden Journals (Drawing and Dictation)
5. Lesson - Vocabulary Building During Routines
6. Creating a Language-Rich Garden Environment
7. Chapter 5 Reflection
1. Social-Emotional Learning in the Garden
2. Lesson - Shared Watering Responsibilities
3. Lesson - Garden Problem-Solving
4. Lesson - Turn-Taking with Tools
5. Lesson - Caring for Living Things (Empathy Building)
6. Supporting Emotional Regulation in the Garden
7. Chapter 6 Reflection
8. Chapter 6 Discussion
1. The Power of Open-Ended Play in the Garden
2. Lesson - Mud Kitchen Play
3. Lesson - Nature Loose Parts Art
4. Lesson - Building Mini Garden Worlds
5. Lesson - Garden Dramatic Play
6. Supporting Creativity Without Over-Directing
7. Chapter 7 Reflection
1. Creating Inclusive Gardening Experiences
2. Adapting Through Simplifying Steps
3. Adapting Through Visual Supports
4. Adapting Through Sensory-Sensitive Options
5. Adapting Through Partner Work
6. Adapting Through Flexible Participation
7. Building an Inclusive Garden Community
8. Chapter 8 Reflection
1. Making Gardening Part of Everyday Learning
2. Integrating Gardening into Daily Routines
3. Short vs. Extended Activities
4. Seasonal Adjustments in Gardening
5. Lesson - Garden Connections at Home
6. Creating a Flexible Gardening Plan
7. Chapter 9 Reflection
1. End of Course Reflection
2. Handout
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

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$19.00
2 Clock Hours
All Approved States
All Ages

Gardening Activities for Early Childhood

Course Agenda

Getting Started

Before we begin...

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Wrapping it Up

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