Gardening - EYFS/Early Years activities, displays and ideas
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Free Sample Resources
Core ‘Gardening’ resources
Additional ‘Gardening’ resources within other topics:
Core ‘Plants’ Topic
Plants are Important
Plants Grow
Parts of a Plant
Plant Species Information
Fruit and Vegetables (including ‘Dual Language’)
Plants Need Water
Related special dates - National Children’s Gardening Week (Scroll down to find out more)
Key Topics related to ‘Gardening’ - Plants - Fruit and Vegetables - Harvest - Outdoor Area - Mental Health - Forest School - Minibeasts - Life Cycles - Jack and the Beanstalk - The Little Red Hen - On the Farm - Spring - Summer - Autumn - Winter - Weather - Water
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Core ‘Gardening’ resources
Additional ‘Gardening’ resources within other topics:
Core ‘Plant’ Topic
Plants are Important
Plants Grow
(More ‘Life Cycle’ resources here.)
Parts of a Plant
Plant species information
(More ‘Forest School’ resources here.)
Fruit and vegetables
(More ‘Food’ resources here.)
(More ‘Dual-Language’ resources here.)
Plants need water
(More ‘Water’ resources here.)
Related Special Dates
National Children’s Gardening Week
National Children’s Gardening Week is an annual UK event that celebrates the joy of gardening with children, aiming to inspire young minds to connect with nature and develop gardening skills. Its dates often align with the May half-term to encourage family participation during the growing season.
🌱 What Is It?
Founded by gardening expert Neil Grant in 2015, National Children’s Gardening Week encourages children to engage in gardening activities, fostering a love for the environment and promoting outdoor learning. The event is supported by the UK gardening industry and the Greenfingers charity, which creates gardens for children in hospices.
🎉 2025 Highlights
Official Ambassador: Lee Connelly, known as the Skinny Jean Gardener, will lead a UK School Gardening Tour, aiming to engage 10,000 children through interactive gardening sessions.
Activities: Garden centres and community groups across the UK will host events such as seed planting, flowerpot decorating, and nature-themed crafts.
🌼 How to Get Involved
Plant a Garden: Encourage children to plant flowers or vegetables in gardens, containers, or windowsills.
Explore Nature: Organise nature walks or visits to local parks to observe plants and wildlife.
Creative Projects: Engage in DIY garden crafts like making bug hotels or decorating plant pots.
Educational Resources: Utilise books and online materials to teach children about plant life and ecosystems.
Share Experiences: Participate in community events or share gardening stories and photos on social media.
For more information, resources, and to find events near you, visit the official website: www.childrensgardeningweek.co.uk.
