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Benefits to learning
Don't just learn about gardening - dig it! KidsGrow is unique because it doesn't
just teach kids about gardening, it gets kids gardening.
The focus on practical learning makes primary schools the ideal setting for children to get involved in gardening. Engaging children in hands-on, positive learning experiences in the school garden has the potential to create life long habits that cannot be achieved by a one-off experience.
Research has shown that involving students in collaborative, hands-on learning such as gardening in a natural setting can lead to a range of important benefits:
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- Enjoyment, relaxation and lower stress levels
- Stewardship and care of the natural environment
- Enhanced physical, cognitive and emotional development
- Better performance on standard tests, higher grade averages in reading, writing, maths, science,
social and personal studies
- Improved attendance and behaviour as well as reduced boredom, bullying, vandalism and playground accidents.
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So why not get involved? To start reaping the benefits of gardening at school
with your kids, have a look at the KidsGrow resources for schools page on this website. Here you?ll find
themed garden ideas, classroom activities, planting guides and a world of valuable online resources.
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