| People hardly have time for nature due to the hectic | | | | emotional development of the child. The children can |
| life styles today. There is no time or inclination to pay | | | | learn the importance of the elements of nature that is |
| attention to the environmental problems caused due to | | | | air, water, sunlight and soil and how they are linked to |
| abuse of nature by humans. A good way to begin | | | | the human necessities of food water and shelter. |
| environmental education is by involving children and | | | | Simple gardening jobs like weeding can be used to |
| making them aware of nature and teaching them to | | | | educate the children on the philosophy of life to weed |
| respect it. One such environment friendly activity is | | | | out bad influences. |
| gardening. Kids love the outdoors and involving them in | | | | Relaxation: |
| gardening activities can be a good way to teach them | | | | Studies have shown that gardening can have a |
| about nature and the cycle of life. Some of the | | | | calming effect and reduce stress. This holds true for |
| benefits that kids could derive from gardening are | | | | kids as well. Gardening can be used as a therapy for |
| discussed below. | | | | abused children, and also treat children from broken |
| Science: | | | | homes. It has a calming effect and thus helps to build |
| Children can be explained the wonders of life, like the | | | | up the child's self-esteem. |
| plant's life cycle or the place of the plants in the food | | | | Quality Family Time: |
| chain and how human beings are responsible for the | | | | Gardens have a lovely ambiance and this helps to |
| protection of the environment. They can experience | | | | relax and unwind after a stressful day. It is a place to |
| the miracle of life by observing the development of a | | | | play with your children and bond with them. One can |
| seed to the fully-grown plant. This will serve as a | | | | spend quality time with the children just by talking with |
| practical instruction for the science lessons they are | | | | them while doing the gardening chores. It is an |
| learning at school, thus making it a fun activity. | | | | enjoyable way to do things together as a family and |
| Life: | | | | get to know your child as an individual. |
| Watching a seed grow into a sapling is a satisfying | | | | Children are the future generation, and they can be |
| experience and the kids will learn to appreciate nature | | | | educated to take care of the environment by involving |
| and all living things. Gardening will teach the kids to | | | | them in gardening activities and at the same time |
| treat all living things with care. It can help to generate | | | | promote their development as a good human being. |
| feelings of tenderness and care as a part of the | | | | |