It’s fun and cheap!
For younger children something that grows fast is good (mustard or cress) or something ready-planted which has pretty flowers/a nice smell/fruit for some instant gratification! The picture shows Dan at 15 months having fun planting mustard seeds (notice the ones round his mouth – mmm, tasty!)
Older children may cope better with waiting and enjoy the process of watering and watching seedlings develop. Sunflowers, tomatoes, beans, etc. are good for this.
Check when you buy plants or seeds that they will grow at the time you want to plant!
How to talk about God:
Lots of repetition of phrases from the story “God made flowers”, “God made plants and trees”. You can talk about how God made land and that it’s perfect for growing things in. Talk about the process you’re going through as you plant. Keep reminding them that we plant the seeds but it’s God who makes them grow!
As you see your plants grow and flourish, relish the excitement and wonder of your children! Keep reminding them that the amazing process of growth and the beauty of the plant shows them how awesome their creator God is.
Hope all goes well with the new organised term. I’m trying to get organised too, something I’m not great at! Anyhow, just thought I’d let you know we’re going to plant some mustard seeds at our toddler group at Church tomorrow and hope to follow your term plan from last year. Thanks so so much for all your hard work, honesty, example and help you are, you are a great mum and dad!