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Dear Reader,

Spring is flowering all around me in San Diego. This morning it was hard to keep my eye on the road in front of me, as I wanted to take in the beautiful wildflowers growing alongside the road.

I hope your spring is shaping up nicely, too!

See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
“Surfing the Net with Kids”
https://www.surfnetkids.com


Gardening

https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/gardening/

Gardening Printable(** for Premium Members only)
https://www.surfnetkids.com/printables/files/printables-club/gardening.pdf



Spring is here, and it’s time to get out of the house and into the garden. I’ve learned that most adult gardeners started their hobby as children. The good gardening experiences we give our kids today become great gardening memories tomorrow. Hopefully, these five site picks will inspire your family (or your classroom) to turn their devices off, and go plant something tasty, beautiful, or both.

Eartheasy: Gardening with Children

“Working in a garden, a child can experience the satisfaction that comes from caring for something over time, while observing the cycle of life firsthand. Gardening gives children a chance to learn an important life skill, one that is overlooked in standard school curricula. Gardening is also a great way to teach environmental awareness by exploring the workings of nature.” Visit Eartheasy for a top-ten list of what to plant and tips for gardening with kids.

Exploratorium: Science of Gardening

“Like all great endeavors, gardening is both a science and an art. See how the plants we tend feed our bodies, our minds, and our senses.” This multimedia exhibit is divided into Feed, Control, and Bloom. It covers topics as diverse as carnivorous plants, the science of soil, the benefits of biodiversity, humongous pumpkins, and the secret lives of flowers.

KidsGardening.org: Gardening Toolbox

KidsGardening.org is a non-profit supporting “garden-based education” for kids. The Gardening Toolbox section includes advice on Gardening Basics and Gardening Activities, along with a Plant of the Month feature. Teachers will find curriculum and other classroom ideas listed under the Educator Resources menu item.

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Printables Club Members Also Get …

Surfnetkids Printables Club Members also get the following printables to use in the classroom, the computer lab, the school library, or to send home with students:

Gardening Printable
Bird Watching Printable
Monarch Butterflies Printable
Bird Feeding Printable
Vegetable Gardening Printable
*** Are you curious? Get your own ten-day trial membership:
https://www.surfnetkids.com/printables/join/

Related Games

Garden Tool Concentration
Gardening Coloring Pages

Quote of the Week

“Gardens are not made by singing “Oh, how beautiful,” and sitting in the shade.” ~~ Rudyard Kipling ~~ (30 December 1865 – 18 January 1936) English author. Click the link to enjoy more Rudyard Kipling quotes.

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