SEK Gardening After School Activity – Term 1 2023

Gardening Workshops at SEK: After-school Blooms for Budding Gardeners

Nurtured by expert agronomists, our after-school gardening workshops at SEK blend the practical magic of gardening with core science and maths concepts. Designed for kids with an innate curiosity and love for the outdoors, these sessions offer a hands-on introduction to the art and science of gardening, while also sharpening their academic skills.

What Young Gardeners Will Learn:

• 🌱 Plant Basics: Dive into the life cycle of plants, understanding their growth stages, and the intriguing math and science beneath the soil.
• 🌞 Sun, Soil, and Water: Grasp the vital elements for plant growth. Delve into the science of photosynthesis, the chemistry of soil nutrients, and the mathematics of watering schedules.
• 🐛 Pest Patrol: Identify common garden pests and employ science-backed, kid-friendly methods to keep them away.
• 🌻 Flower Power: Learn about the biology of flowers, their role in pollination, and the significance they hold in ecosystems.
• 🍅 Edible Gardening: Experience the joy of growing your own food. Understand the science behind the journey from seed germination to harvesting.
• 🖐️ Hands-on Activities: Engage in fun gardening crafts, projects, and experiments that solidify mathematical measurements, ratios, and scientific observations.
• 🍃 Sustainability: Dive deep into the science of composting, the cycle of recycling, and water conservation techniques.
• 💬 Plant Talk: Explore the fascinating world of plant communication, understanding the scientific marvels of how plants interact with each other and their surroundings.
• 🌍 World Gardens: Venture into gardening traditions from different corners of the world, discovering diverse plants and the scientific wonders behind their adaptations.

Guided by skilled agronomists, your child will not only cultivate a bond with nature but will also harvest a wealth of knowledge in science and maths. Join us at SEK and watch them flourish!

📍Location: SEK