All-Inclusive Activities
Gardening
Planet Pals at Oakmont is our environmental and gardening program, designed to introduce children to the joys of nature and the importance of sustainability. Through hands-on gardening experiences, children learn how to grow their own vegetables, flowers, and plants while gaining a deeper understanding of the natural world. This program fosters a love for the environment and teaches valuable life skills like patience, responsibility, and nurturing.
Benefits of our program:
Encourages Healthy Eating
Children enjoy the fruits of their labour by harvesting fresh vegetables, learning the value of eating nutritious, homegrown food.
Promotes Environmental Awareness
Children gain an understanding of sustainability, conservation, and the importance of caring for our planet.
Develops Responsibility
Gardening teaches children how to care for living things and understand the cycle of growth, fostering a sense of responsibility and commitment.
Enhances Fine Motor Skills
Activities like planting seeds, watering plants, and harvesting vegetables improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity
Fosters Patience and Persistence
Growing plants from seed requires patience, and children learn the value of nurturing and waiting for results.
Boosts Confidence and Achievement
Watching their plants grow gives children a sense of accomplishment and encourages them to take pride in their work
Encourages Teamwork
Gardening projects often involve group work, helping children learn collaboration, sharing, and communication.
Stimulates Curiosity and Exploration
The program sparks curiosity about the natural world, encouraging children to ask questions and explore new concepts.
Experiences and activities
Maintaining Vegetable Gardens
Worm Farms
Composting
Recycling Activities
Sustainability Lessons
Creating Garden Art
Planting Flower Gardens
Environmental Clean-Ups
Find a Centre
Interested in digging into gardening? Join the Planet Pals program at your nearest Oakmont Early Learning Centre. Reach out for more information!
