Gardening Day / Vote on What We Plant
Vote on What We Plant
Children vote on three or four easy crops, then plant the winner, giving them a real say in the garden.
How to run it
- Show three or four easy crop options with pictures.
- Explain what each crop needs and how long it takes to grow.
- Have children cast a vote on a chart.
- Count the votes together and plant the winning crop.
You will need
- voting chart
- pictures of crops
- seedlings
- trowels
- watering cans
Make it easier or harderYounger children can vote with stickers; older children can tally the votes and make a bar graph.
SafetyWash hands after gardening and provide sun protection.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 2, Outcome 5Children take part in decision-making and contribute their voice to service planning.
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