Starting a Spring Family Garden

Let your kids get dirty with gardening. You can start by making your own seed starters. The kids will love to see the seeds sprout and grow with their hard work.  There are so many benefits to having a family garden and now is the perfect time to start it.

• First, It is a learning opportunity. They will learn so much from helping plant and grow a garden.
• It teaches children responsibility and gives them a tangible reward. 
• It teaches a valuable life skill. Children will learn how to feed their family.
• It is a great way to enjoy family time.
• Any family can do it. Whether you have a farm or a small patio you can make a family garden.

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Going Beyond "How was your day?"

When asked "How was you day?" even as adults we mainly give one word answers but what if you really want to know more?  Keeping open communication in a family is very important and it is a good idea to start this young as a family tradition. You could even make this a family game by writing a question down on a notecard and letting each family member draw a card and answer the question.  Here are some ideas of questions to ask:

What made you laugh today?
What did you love/ loathe today?
What did you learn today?
Who is your favorite person to sit by in class?
What's you favorite thing about your teacher?

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Science for Kids: Observing Plant Growth Using Bulbs

Last week, we handed out bulb kits for the families to take home.  We cannot wait to see how each family decides to complete their planting activity. :)

Here are the instructions if you would like to complete it as well.

Journey enjoyed adding the rocks to the cup.

Here are some books to read about gardens and flowers.

Check back soon for updates on how the bulbs are growing!