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Gardening with Kids

Extending your homeschooling to the outdoors.

By Beverly Hernandez, About.com

Springtime Gardening with Kids - Taking your homeschooling outdoors.

Spring fever has hit...why fight it? Go with it. Get outside and have fun with the kids. Gardening is a great way to get outdoors and yet still accomplish learning - and it's great exercise too! Kids love to dig in the dirt. They love to water their seeds and care for their gardens. It's fun to see their faces light up when they see their first sprout.

Planning Your Garden

Preparing the Soil

Planting the Seeds

Charting the Growth

Keeping a Journal

Gardening Glossary

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