The students at Mother Teresa Catholic Primary School are getting back to their roots in the Gardening Club. They meet every second Thursday at the second break to work on the community garden.
If you would like your child to participate, please email pormeau@bne.catholic.edu.au.
What are the benefits of gardening for children?
Gardening is a great activity for children because it offers a variety of physical, mental, and emotional benefits:
- Gardening can help children to learn about the natural world. When children garden, they learn about the different parts of plants, how plants grow, and the different conditions that plants need to thrive. They also learn about the different types of plants that grow in their area.
- Gardening can help children to develop a sense of responsibility. When children are responsible for caring for plants, they learn to take care of something alive. They learn that plants need water, sunlight, and fertilizer to grow. They also learn that plants can be damaged if they are not cared for properly.
- Gardening can help children to develop a sense of accomplishment. When children see the plants that they have planted grow and flower, they feel a sense of accomplishment. They know that they have played a role in the growth of the plants. This can boost their self-confidence and self-esteem.
- Gardening can help children to relax and de-stress. Spending time in nature has been shown to have a calming effect on the mind and body. Gardening can be a great way for children to relax and de-stress during the school day or after a stressful event.
Overall, gardening is a great activity for children that can offer a variety of physical, mental, and emotional benefits.
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