In order to provide children with a free space for observation and discovery, pay and harvest, so that they can feel nature, get close to nature, experience sowing and harvesting, and truly feel the wonderful process of plant growth, Changning County Lushui Town Central Kindergarten specially opened up a plantation in a corner of the campus - "Farming Garden", and organized children to carry out "Small Vegetable Garden, Big Fun" planting activities.
Each class has its own planting area, from burying the seeds in the soil, to sprouting spiky buds, to green leaves, to the first flowers to bloom, and the green fruits to hang ......The children grow up with a piece of vibrant fruits and vegetables.
Seed selection – discuss what to plant
Based on the children's existing cognition, teachers and children work together to plant something. "What do you want to plant?".How to choose seeds?How to plant?How to manage ......Teachers and children work together to develop planting plans, giving full play to the children's dominant position.
Sow - sow with anticipation
In the farm, the children brought small hoes, shovels, buckets, and teachers to shovel weeds, loosen the soil, sow seeds, water ......The busy children were excited, showing bright smiling faces. "How are you going to plant this seed?"How long does it take to germinate?When will there be a good harvest ......"From the moment we planted the seeds, the ground was full of children's expectations.
Care – "We" grow together
After the seeds were planted, the farm became a favorite place for the children to go between classes, and the responsibility and obligation of care began. Every morning, when the sun has just risen, the children come to the small vegetable garden with anticipation and questions to carefully observe the changes in the vegetable seedlings. When weeds grow, weed them carefully;When bugs appear, catch them for them;When the soil hardens, loosen the soil;When the leaves turn yellow, they are fertilized ......After the children's careful care, the small vegetable garden becomes vibrant and green. Seeing the "growth" of the young cabbage seedlings, they felt the wonder of life.
Harvest – Witness a good harvest
Under the careful care of the children, the fruits and vegetables in the planting area grow day by day, slowly blossoming and bearing fruit. In this process, the children recorded the growth process of the plants in the form of paintings. The children observed a lot of surprises: the flowers of the broad beans are white, and when the flowers are gone, small pods emergeThe heart of the greens will be wrapped, and the lettuce leaves will be purpleThe turnip is half buried in the ground, and half is exposed to the belly;Peas can be eaten with spiky points or fruit ......
Share – taste the fruits of your labor
The fruits and vegetables picked from the farm are sent to the small kitchen of each class. With the help of the teacher, they became delicious dishes that everyone sat around and tasted together. "It's a pleasure to share the fruits of labor with my friends!Juanjuan, a kindergarten child, said happily.
Planting activities can not only allow children to understand the growth law of plants and feel the magic of life through hands-on and careful observation, but also educate them to be grateful for the hard work of farmers and uncles, and to be grateful for the gifts given to us by nature. A teacher in the central kindergarten of Lushui Town, Changning County, said.
Next, Changning County Lushui Town Central Kindergarten will also organize children to participate in various labor activities, while experiencing the fun of labor, let children experience the meaning and value of labor. (Xiong Guilan).