Dig into the earth for Earth Day
One great way to nurture an appreciation for the environment in kids is to get them involved with gardening. Planting and tending their own little sprouts teaches them just how incredible our planet can be--and why it's so important to treat it kindly. And letting them literally get their hands dirty is always a blast.
The Stone Soup Seed Kit lets you recreate the classic stone soup children's tale from the ground up, including six kinds of vegetable seeds, recipe cards, and garden stakes. And, of course, the magic stone in a special burlap sack. Watch your garden grow, then act out the story with homegrown veggies. A charming spring/summer project with the added benefit of bringing literature to life.
If you lack space for a whole garden plot, a window garden is a clever alternative. The "sprout your own" sets from Chronicle Books give you everything your little gardener needs to get started, from pots to seeds to peat, packaged with a nifty educational book. The pots are even see-through so they can watch the roots grow. Choose between foliage plants or fragrant herbs.
- Stone Soup Seed Kit: $25 at Uncommon Goods
- Sprout Your Own Leafy Wonders or Sprout Your Own Sweet Scents: $14 at Amazon
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