Course Details

Growing Young Gardeners

Course ID 70197

Child Care Lounge

(412) 885-5172

Description

What could be more appealing for young children than an opportunity to play in the dirt, to be creative and to watch things grow? Gardening with young children can be both fun and educational. Learn the value of gardening activities and find some cool ideas!

1.00 Hours

Course Level

Informal

General Continuing Education

Course Category

Early Childhood

General Course

(1 Hour)

CDA Content Areas

Steps to advance children's physical and intellectual development (1 Hour)

Infant Mental Health Core Competency Areas

Family Child Care Home Provider

Child Care Center Staff

Toddlers (13-24 months)

Two's (25-36 months)

Preschooler 3's (37-48 months)

Preschool 4's and 5's (49-72 months)

Goals and Objectives

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:
Identify the value of gardening activities
Describe how gardening promotes the learning of science concepts
List basic tips for gardening with young children
Choose appropriate plants for young children to grow
List other activities to help children learn about plants and gardening

There are no events currently scheduled for this course.