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Planting A Potato Patch With Uncle Bison

  • Writer: Ka Hana Pono
    Ka Hana Pono
  • Oct 26, 2011
  • 1 min read

ARE YOU READY TO SEE OUR NEW GARDEN? 🙂

First we helped Uncle Bison clear the area and get the soil ready.


Each of the children got a chance to plant potatoes – red and purple ones!!


Then they were tempted by the kalamangai hanging over our heads so we harvested some 🙂

Each person got a chance to water the new potato patch 🙂








We held hands and sang songs before leaving our potato patch and heading to the beach (photos coming soon)!

Children learn from growing things – they have fun – and gain special benefits! 🙂

  1. Responsibility – from caring for and tending plants.

  2. Understanding – as they learn about cause and effect (for example, plants die without water, weeds compete with plants etc).

  3. Self confidence – from achieving their goals and enjoying the food they have grown.

  4. Love of nature – a chance to learn about the outdoor environment in a safe and pleasant place.

  5. Reasoning and discovery – as they learn about science, botany, nutrition and simple construction.

  6. Physical activity – that is fun and productive.

  7. Cooperation – including shared play activity and teamwork.

  8. Creativity – finding new and exciting ways to grow food.

  9. Nutrition – learning about sources of fresh food.




 
 
 

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