Gardening for Kids: 4 Easy Lessons to Get Started Growing in the Summer Garden
In this 4-week course, students will learn to garden using 4 different gardening projects in the summer garden.
Alicia DeVore
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(1)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each week there will be a growing assignment. Parents can do these assignments with their children to enjoy the process of growing food together or they can have their student learn on their own with the instructions from the lessons and downloads.Class Experience
Does your child want to get hands-on experience with gardening this summer? A four-week interactive course teaching the basics of growing pumpkins, tomatoes, cucumbers and melons is perfect for kids in any area. From a pumpkin challenge to step-by-step instructions, video lessons and downloadable resources - each project teaches something new that can be implemented in practice in a hands-on approach for all types of learners. Students will learn: 1. How to grow pumpkins to enjoy for the harvest in the fall 2. How to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons 3. How to support the growth of garden fruits and veggies in the heat of summer 4. How to grow in small and large spaces for success Supplies List: 1. pumpkin seeds 2. 1 tomato plant 3. 2 basil plants 4. 1 marigold plant 5. cucumber seeds 6. melon (of any kind) seeds Soil and area to grow in. Even if you have no garden setup or are an experienced gardener with green thumbs in the family, children will gain an understanding of how gardens work in the summer heat while having fun along the way. By the end, they’ll know all there is about creating their own successful summer garden!
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
1. How to grow pumpkins to enjoy for the harvest in the fall
2. How to grow tomatoes, cucumbers, and melons
3. How to support the growth of garden fruits and veggies in the heat of summer
4. How to grow in small and large spaces for success
Other Details
Parental Guidance
None
Supply List
1. pumpkin seeds 2. 1 tomato plant 3. 2 basil plants 4. 1 marigold plant 5. cucumber seeds 6. melon (of any kind) seeds Soil and area to grow in.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
5.0
1reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
California Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have been a teacher for over 20 years with a masters in education and reading specialty. I know how to share ideas and create content that meets the needs of the learner for a hands-on experience in learning to garden. I have been an avid gardener for the past 10 years and now create gardens for others through consultations and coaching experiences. I also create curriculum to help gardening become easy for the beginner to advanced gardener. I have spoken in gardening summits and am known for making gardening fun and easy. Reviews
Live Group Class
$44
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-10 learners per class
