Kids Garden: 50 Hands On Activities For All Seasons

Dig in, explore the garden and have fun indoors and out! Fifty easy-to-follow activity cards in 5 engaging categories invite children to learn not just the basics of gardening, but also new ways of looking at nature. Updated and expanded edition. AGES: 6 to 10 AUTHOR: Whitney Cohen is the Education Director of Life Lab Science Program California, a leader in garden-based education for over thirty years. Life Lab has been working in the field of science and environmental education as a non-profit organisation, developing curriculum and programs to help schools develop gardens where children can create "living laboratories" for the study of the natural world. Roberta Arenson has a BA in Fine Arts from the University of California. Using basic elements such as painted papers, oil pastels and water-based paints, Roberta employs an array of shapes and patterns to create her rich collages. She currently resides in Arizona, USA. SELLING POINTS: . Interesting information about the plant life cycle, animal habitats and more is seamlessly woven into the activity instructions. . The newly updated activity deck format with sturdy, laminated cards is perfect for busy kids. Pull only the cards you need and keep them close for reference during your activities. . Easy-to-follow instructions make this an easy and welcome alternative to screen time. . Children will be inspired to explore outdoors. 50 cards plus booklet