Gardening: Planting and Tending

Gardening integrates botany, responsibility, patience, and connection to nature. It's practical life and cultural studies combined.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Cultural Studies
• Learning area: Botany
• Level: Ages 3-6

Objectives

• Learn plant care through hands-on gardening
• Understand plant growth requirements
• Build responsibility through sustained care
• Connect to food sources

Materials

• Garden plot or containers
• Seeds appropriate for season
• Child-size garden tools
• Watering can
• Plant labels
• Garden journal

Instructions

1. Prepare soil (loosen, remove weeds). 2. Read seed packet for depth and spacing. 3. Plant seeds carefully. 4. Water gently. 5. Label with plant name and date. 6. Create watering schedule. 7. Observe and record growth weekly. 8. Harvest when ready.

Educator tip

Fast-growing plants (radishes, lettuce, sunflowers) maintain motivation. Let children eat what they grow!

Assessment

Child plants, tends, and records plant growth over time.

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