Gardening for toddlers may seem like a hard task. It can involve lots of water being spilled and a bit of a mess but it’s so beneficial for all littles. This includes toddlers and children! I hope this quick list of 5 benefits of gardening for toddlers is helpful for you! I know that for me knowing the benefits always helps me process introducing a new activity to my toddler. Our entire listing of outdoor gear is also really helpful if you’re trying to get outdoors more.
1: teaches patience
Gardening is a great way to help children learn and practice patience. Through gardening, children learn the importance of taking the time to nurture something and see it grow, while also having fun in the process. Isn’t this what we all love about gardening? It allows them to become more aware of their environment and the elements needed for something to grow successfully. It also teaches them the value of patience and how to remain focused on the task at hand. Gardening is a great way to help toddlers develop patience.
2: teaches responsibility
Gardening is an excellent way to educate children on life skills, emotional intelligence, and patience. It can help children develop responsibility and understand the importance of taking care of something. Gardening also encourages creativity, as children can explore different designs, plant species, and materials. It allows children to be outdoors, get some fresh air, and get in touch with nature. Gardening is a great way to teach children about cause and effect, as they can see the direct results of their efforts. It also helps children build self-esteem, as they learn to care for something and watch it grow. Finally, gardening can be a great way for children to relax and de-stress.
3: teaches responsibility and self-reliance
Gardening is a great way to teach children life skills, emotional intelligence, and patience. It helps them to develop responsibility and understand the importance of taking care of something. Through gardening, children can learn to be creative and explore different designs, plant species, and materials. It also allows them to be outdoors and get in touch with nature, while getting some fresh air and relaxation. It teaches them the value of patience, as they must wait for the results of their efforts. Finally, gardening can help children build self-esteem as they learn to nurture something and watch it grow.
4: improves concentration and focus
Gardening can help improve children’s concentration and focus by providing them with a task that requires their undivided attention. It helps them to understand the importance of taking the time to nurture something and be patient with the process. Through gardening, children can also learn how to remain focused on the task at hand. Gardening is a great way to help children become aware of their environment and the elements needed for something to grow successfully. Additionally, it can be a great way for children to relax and de-stress, as it helps them to appreciate the natural world around them.
5: builds strength and endurance
Gardening can help toddlers to build strength and endurance as they learn to take care of something. It provides them with a physical activity that is both fun and rewarding. Through gardening, children can learn to appreciate the natural world around them, while developing their physical strength and endurance. Gardening can also help children to become more aware of their environment and the elements needed for something to grow successfully. It teaches them the value of patience, as they must wait for the results of their efforts. Finally, it can be a great way for children to relax and de-stress, while building strength and endurance. Balanced and Barefoot was one of the first books I read about outdoors with toddlers and it’s been such a great reminder for me on the benefits. It focuses on the muscle strength building for children.
It’s worth giving it a try!
I hope these 5 benefits of gardening with toddlers can help encourage you to get outdoors more with them! What I love the most about gardening is that it doesn’t have to require much. With Harper we began with one small plan in our home. It then moved on to a plan in the backyard. As her interest in gardening continued to grow, we added more. I also became more comfortable with messes.
If you’re reading this and its dead winter for you can check out my post about Outdoors during winter with a toddler.
Our gardening has grown over the last year. We’re currently adding a DIY’d outdoor sink and will share our journey through it! Our current raised bed gardens are from Vego Garden. I liked the metal but painted look! This is our second year with them and they’ve held up so well to excessive heat, cold, and then the freeze in February.
