Although the growing season is officially underway here in Madison, Wisconsin, there’s still time to start a small gardening project with your child this summer. Not only is gardening a great tool to teach your kids about the benefits of proper planning and organization, it also provides them with an opportunity to learn a science lesson or two outside of the classroom. Concepts such as photosynthesis, climate zones, and nutrition can all be explained and understood in a real life hands-on manner, and your child will learn how sunlight, water, and soil nutrients work together to help plants grow. They will be rewarded with the fruits of their labor – literally! If you’re interested in starting a kid-friendly summer gardening project, we’ve found a great list of ideas here.
