• HOME
  • ABOUT ME
  • SHOP
  • AI HELP
  • FREE MAGAZINE
  • PODCAST
  • BLOG
    • Planning Help
    • AI For Educators
    • Sensory Play
    • Outdoor Play Ideas
    • Eco Friendly Fun
    • Hacks & Tips
    • Family Daycare
    • Ideas for Physical Play
    • Language & Literacy
  • LOGIN

The Empowered Educator

Inspiring ideas, training and resources for early learning.

Twin Seed Planting…

by The Empowered Educator 17 Comments

Hmm…just realised that title could mean something else if you really think about it…ooops!
I actually thought it was time to get organised with some seed planting for the Autumn vegetable garden on the weekend. The vegie patch needs a good weeding and lots of compost and organic matter dug through which we should have done in time for lots of new seedlings to be planted out.
The toddler twosome offered their ‘help’. I do love to see children outside getting messy and loving life though don’t you?
Have to water your seeds and soil!
Of course we had to have a tray each!
I could spend all day here…..my little outdoor twin!
I think the pics speak for themselves on this one…i hope they gave you a smile!
Yes, they did get very dirty….
Yes, they did tip out all the seeds and soil at one stage…..
Yes, it did take me ages to clean them both up before we could step back inside and lunch had yet to be made….
Yes, it is taking me a lot longer to plant seeds than i would like….
Yes, the chickens were ‘fed’ the soil mix….
BUT….look at the concentration, the fun, the learning…the EXPERIENCE! Do you like to garden with young children?
I hope you had a nice weekend!

Filed Under: Ideas for Sensory Fun, Ideas for Toddler Twins, Outdoor Learning

« Getting creative with Paperbark….
What do you do with a Monkey? »

Comments

  1. The Provincial Homemaker says

    27/02/2012 at 5:15 am

    Sounds like you and the twins had a great muddy day. I am sure the experience was worth the extra clean-up:)

    Reply
  2. Mooberry Farmwife says

    27/02/2012 at 11:16 pm

    Looks like fun, Jode. Yes, I do enjoy gardening with my children! Everything is more fun as a family, I think.

    I hope you harvest a bumper crop!

    Reply
  3. Fiona from Arbordale Farm says

    28/02/2012 at 12:57 am

    They look very involved in everything they are doing.

    Reply
  4. momto8 says

    28/02/2012 at 6:17 pm

    this looks fabulous!! two of my younger boys planted lettuce this fall….and when it came up..they could not believe it…they would just look at it and smile! i think I smiled very time I saw them smile!!!
    Happy Tuesday!

    Reply
  5. multiplemummy says

    28/02/2012 at 11:09 pm

    The pictures really do speak for themselves Jode, although when I read the title I did think ‘No way…more twins on the way!” and was slightly relieved for you! The planting looks great fun and we can’t wait for the warmer weather to get out there and do some.

    Thanks for linking to Family Frolics

    Reply
  6. Little Wonders' Days says

    01/03/2012 at 1:53 am

    They look like they really had a great time. I’m looking forward to planting with my kids too. It will be a couple more weeks though.

    Reply
  7. Ngo Family Farm says

    01/03/2012 at 3:29 am

    Fun, fun, fun! What great little helpers you have, and how lovely to sense your joy through your words and photos ๐Ÿ™‚
    -Jaime

    Reply
  8. Jode says

    01/03/2012 at 4:40 am

    Thanks all for stopping by and your lovely comments….i have been replying to everyone via email and then realised that some are a ‘no reply’ address (not sure why i didn’t notice this earlier!!)so my apologies if you have felt a bit miffed that i didn’t reply to comments…i thought i had personally, so sorry!!!
    I’m still getting dirt out from under the girls nails from this activity by the way!!!

    Reply
  9. Shawn says

    05/03/2012 at 7:41 pm

    So cute. I remember when my girlies were that age, getting all messy!! Now their messes are even bigger!! lol This would make a great science experiment, though, so thank you for the idea.

    Reply
  10. The Mommies Made Me Do It says

    05/03/2012 at 10:32 pm

    Oh yes, we can’t wait for Spring to get here so we can start gardening. I’m planning a butterfly garden ๐Ÿ™‚
    Thanx for linking up on the Kids’ Co-Op Linky ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  11. Kierna C says

    09/03/2012 at 8:47 pm

    Brilliant to see children enjoying planting & getting muddy. Thanks for adding this to the outdoor play link up, Kierna

    Reply
    • Jode says

      14/03/2012 at 10:10 am

      Thanks Kierna…i love the concept of the outdoor play link up!

      Reply
  12. Sheryl @ Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds says

    13/03/2012 at 11:59 pm

    LOVE that they were out there getting all messy and having fun!

    Reply
  13. sunnymama says

    18/03/2012 at 12:02 am

    What a great series of pictures. They look very busy! It would be lovely if you’d like to share this with our Spring Carnival. ๐Ÿ™‚
    http://sunnydaytodaymama.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/all-year-round-blog-carnival-spring.html

    Reply
  14. Kristin @ Sense of Wonder says

    24/03/2012 at 7:16 pm

    Thank you so much for linking up! They look like they are having so much fun, and I love the chickens hanging out while you work!

    Reply
  15. Jode says

    30/03/2012 at 10:44 am

    Thanks Kristin…they certainly were having fun…not to mention the chooks!

    Reply
  16. pepper seeds says

    04/04/2012 at 3:15 pm

    Im happy for parents teaching their kids the importance of planting at an early age.

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Jodie
Hi, I'm Jode, Mum to 3 girls in Australia, and an early childhood educator, presenter and consultant.
I share ideas, inspiration & resources for play based, inquiry led learning
Find out more about me here...

pinterestfacebooktwitterinstagram

What Can I Help You With?

Family Day Care

Outdoor Play

Sensory Play

Simple Planning

The World Around Us
  • Home
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Refund Policy
  • Privacy Policy

.

Copyright © 2025 ยท Market theme by Restored 316