In our school garden, we have an opportunity to learn about plants and do some gardening work. What skills we can develop practicing gardening:

• Responsibility– from caring for plants
• Understanding– as we learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants)
• Self-confidence – from achieving our goals and enjoying the food we have grown
• Love of nature – a chance to learn about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant place
• Reasoning and discovery – learning about the science of plants, animals, weather, the environment, nutrition, and simple construction
• Physical activity – doing something fun and productive
• Cooperation– including shared play activity and teamwork
• Creativity– finding new and exciting ways to grow food
• Nutrition – learning about where fresh food comes from.