Children Are The Greatest Gift From God!

Spring has finally sprung, which means it’s time to head out to the garden! Here at Premier Christian Academy, we believe that gardening is one of the best ways to keep children active and engaged during the springtime; that’s why gardening is on the schedule of springtime activities that we organize for the kiddos in our care. In this blog post, we share eight reasons why gardening is beneficial to young children’s development. To learn more about our ethos as an early learning center, or to enroll your child in one of the early childhood education programs at our Murphy or Northlake locations, get in touch with the Premier Christian Academy team today! 

Gardening Promotes Physical Development

Gardening requires a lot of movement and coordination, which can help young children develop their locomotor, body management, object control, and fine motor skills.

Gardening Encourages Healthy Eating

Growing vegetables with your little one is a great way to teach them about nutrition and get them invested in the food that they eat. This can be particularly beneficial if your child is a picky eater; you may find that they’re much more willing to try new foods if they are involved in the process of growing it. 

Gardening Teaches Responsibility

Gardens need to be tended to regularly in order to thrive. Teaching your kids how to properly care for the plants in their garden will help instill in them a newfound sense of responsibility for other living things. 

Gardening Teaches Patience

Plants don’t grow overnight. Gardening is an activity that your child will have to stay invested in for weeks, if not months, before they can enjoy the fruits of their labor. Therefore, gardening is a great way to teach them about the importance and value of patience. 

Gardening Instills a Love of Nature

There’s no better way than gardening to unglue your kiddo from their screens and get them outside enjoying the great outdoors. Digging in the dirt and watering plants can ignite a love of nature that your child will cherish for a lifetime. 

Gardening Teaches Science

As you garden with your child, don’t be surprised if they start asking your questions, such as why plants are green or how plants “drink” water. It’s been shown that children who garden get higher grades on science tests than those who do not. 

Gardening Offers Meaningful Family Connection

Gardening provides quality time for you and your child to spend together communicating, organizing, cooperating, and having fun. 

Gardening Relieves Anxiety

Believe it or not, many children today experience stress just as much as adults. Gardening provides a calming, mindful activity for children where they can let themselves get lost in the feeling of the soil on their hands and the sun on their face. It can be a wonderful relief from anxiety that will improve their mood even when they’re not out in the garden.

Happy Spring!

So, what are you waiting for? Grab a trowel and get outside with your little one to enjoy some quality time that you both will cherish. From our Premier Christian Academy family to yours, we wish you a very happy spring!