Summer Gardening with Kids: Growing Healthy Habits and Food

Summer is the perfect time to get kids outside and let them dig in the dirt. This summer, make them learn where food comes from. What better way than gardening to teach kids responsibility and patience, and of course, healthy eating habits. The best thing is— nothing beats the excitement of kids when they see their plant grow!

Read this interesting article on how you can turn this summer activity— gardening into a way to teach them about healthy habits and food.

Not all plants are easy to grow, especially for those little hands. It’s best to start with fast-growing and low-maintenance crops that will keep kids engaged. 

With these fun activities, you can turn gardening into a playful learning experience. Here’s how :

If you don’t have a backyard, you can use small pots or containers on a balcony or windowsill to create your own mini garden.

In this game, let your kids decorate stones or wooden sticks to label their plants for that added creativity to the garden.

Want to get your kids curious about nature? Well, there’s no better way than to encourage them to observe pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, visiting the plants. Also, let them understand how insects help flowers bloom and food grow.

You can also teach your kids about composting by setting up a worm bin where disposed kitchen scraps turn into soil food. And, indeed, a good way to introduce sustainability!

Once your plants grow, you can even involve your kids in making simple and fresh meals, such as garden salad, basil pesto, and fruit smoothies.

Summer gardening is an incredible way to help kids connect with nature and learn some valuable life skills while also developing healthy eating habits. Whether it’s growing a tiny tomato plant or a full vegetable garden, the joy of watching something grow is always a priceless experience.