Author(s): JANE HIRSCHI

Gardening

This colourful activity book invites kids ages 3 to 6 to explore the world of plants and how they grow through creative hands-on activities developed by City Sprouts, a leading educational organisation focused on introducing urban kids to the wonders of the garden and promoting equity in science education. Kids don't need a big backyard or outdoor space to learn about gardening and how plants grow. This introductory garden book, packed with photos of 3 to 6 year olds in action, features hands-on planting and growing activities that can be done in a small yard, classroom, or community garden. Written by the staff of City Sprouts, a leading educational organisation in promoting urban gardening and equitable access to nature, each activity - from Sorting Seeds to Going on a Worm Hunt to Planting a Tasty Salad - encourages kids to roll up their sleeves and learn about seeds, planting, and gardening. Step-by-step photos and on-the-page discovery prompts, presented in a lively design, make it easy and inviting for kids everywhere to become plant lovers and nature explorers. AGES: 3 to 6 AUTHOR: Jane Hirschi is the founding director of CitySprouts, a nationally recognised program that provides early science and nature education in collaboration with 20 public schools in the greater Boston area. She is passionate about making sure that all children have opportunities for hands-on science education in the garden and the chance to get to know the natural surroundings in their own neighborhood. A regular presenter at conferences regionally and nationally, Hirschi has been recognised as a Social Innovator by Root Cause Social Innovation Forum and is the author of Ripe for Change: Garden-Based Learning in Schools. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts. SELLING POINTS: . Creative, hands-on garden projects specially designed for ages 3 to 6. This garden activity book is specially designed to awaken kids' curiosity and wonder about nature, plants, and how things grow, even if they don't have access to a garden space. The projects require few supplies, and are inexpensive and easy to follow, and can be done in classrooms, urban settings, or small outdoor areas . Sharpens STEM skills. Hands-on discovery activities foster early science and nature learning for pre- and early- readers. Photographic step-by-step instructions offer accessibility for pre-readers