GARDENING
Gardening at Jambra Early Learning Centre offers children a hands-on, engaging way to connect with nature while developing essential life skills. Through planting, observing, and caring for plants, children learn about the environment, sustainability, and the process of growth. Gardening provides a rich opportunity for children to explore, create, and discover, all while having fun in the great outdoors.
Gardening at Jambra Early Learning Centre offers children a hands-on, engaging way to connect with nature while developing essential life skills. Through planting, observing, and caring for plants, children learn about the environment, sustainability, and the process of growth. Gardening provides a rich opportunity for children to explore, create, and discover, all while having fun in the great outdoors.
Benefits
Environmental Awareness
Gardening fosters a deep respect for the environment, teaching children about sustainability, the importance of plants, and how to care for nature.
Fine Motor Skills
Digging, planting, watering, and harvesting help children refine their fine motor skills, improving their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Scientific Curiosity
Gardening encourages children to explore scientific concepts such as plant growth, the water cycle, and the life cycle of insects, sparking their natural curiosity.
Healthy Eating
Through growing their own fruits, vegetables, and herbs, children learn about healthy eating and the benefits of fresh, nutritious food.
Responsibility
Taking care of plants teaches children about responsibility, as they learn to care for something that requires regular attention and maintenance.
Patience
Gardening is a slow process that requires time and patience. Children learn that growth takes time, and they develop the ability to wait and nurture their plants to maturity.
Sensory Exploration
Engaging with soil, plants, and nature allows children to use all their senses, deepening their connection to the environment and stimulating sensory development.
Creativity
Gardening encourages children to be creative in how they plant and arrange their gardens, fostering their imagination and problem-solving abilities.
Connection to Food Sources
By growing their own food, children develop an understanding of where their food comes from and the importance of sustainable practices in food production.
Learning Experiences
At Jambra, our sports program offers a wide range of activities designed to cater to different interests and developmental stages. Some of the exciting sports and movement-based experiences include:
Planting Seeds
Observation
Watering
Weeding
Harvesting
Bug Hunt
Sensory Exploration
Seasonal Learning
Cooking with Garden Produce
Other Inclusive Programs
Find a Centre
To learn more about the gardening activities available at Jambra Early Learning Centre and how your child can benefit visit our Find a Centre page.
