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We all know the summer holidays are the perfect time to get your kids outdoors and active. What better place to keep them active than in your garden? The garden supplies many different ways to keep them active and entertained.
Plant new seeds in the garden
There is nothing more exciting than watching tiny seeds transform into full-blooming plants. Get your children involved in the seed-gardening process, from choosing seeds to planting them in the soil to watering the seeds. This is a way for them to get their hands dirty and make gardening fun. The seed-gardening experience will also teach them responsibilities, patience, and caring for plants.
Garden pebble painting
With the sun shining, it’s the perfect time to decorate the garden. This outdoor painting project will introduce a splash of colour to your rock garden and enhance its child-friendly atmosphere. Allow children to unleash their creativity by letting them choose the colours and select which rocks to paint, watching their artistic visions come to life. You can also use these painted pebbles as markers for various areas in your garden.
Butterfly watching
Summer attracts butterflies to your garden, especially if you are growing pollinator-friendly plants. Let your toddlers do some butterfly watching in your garden. This allows them to see different coloured butterflies. A good garden will attract all kinds of insects giving your kids plenty of insect sightings. Your toddlers will love watching them flutter around and they might even catch a few.
Create new DIY bird feeders.
Bird-watching can also be fun to experience. It can be both enjoyable and educational for children as they’ll be witnessing different birds flocking to your garden. To invite a variety of birds to the garden, DIY a new bird feeder with your kids. Allow your kids to help in the making of your new bird feeders. Let them choose the colours, where to place them and what type of seeds should be on the feeders.
First published on: Garden and Home
Compiled by: Chumasande Matiwane
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