Life Skills Day / Garden Jobs
Garden Jobs
Children help weed, water and mulch garden beds, learning how to care for plants.
How to run it
- Show children which plants are weeds.
- Hand out gloves and tools.
- Weed, water and mulch beds.
- Finish by sharing what they did.
You will need
- gloves
- watering cans
- mulch
- trowels
Make it easier or harderYounger children can water; older children can plan the jobs.
SafetyWear gloves, wash hands and provide sun protection.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 3Children contribute to caring for their environment.
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