At Let’s Grow, we’re embracing our name in every sense. This year, we’ve extended our gardens, making gardening an integral part of our curriculum and daily life in the Karioi Room.
Read more: Learning at Let’s Grow’s Karioi RoomOur tamariki have become passionate young gardeners, and every morning begins with watering the gardens, checking in on our plants, and marvelling at their growth. Last week, we celebrated a special milestone by setting up our first shop. The tamariki sold freshly cut herbs and leftover tomato seedlings, all grown from seed.
Looking ahead, we plan to expand our gardens even further, with the goal of supplying fresh vegetables to supplement our kitchen menu. Our garden kaitiaki have taken on the important responsibility of caring for our gardens, learning about sustainability, growing our own food, and nurturing Papatūānuku.
Through gardening, our tamariki are developing practical skills such as seed raising, planting, tending, harvesting, and enjoying the fruits of their labour. At the same time, they’re gaining valuable knowledge in science, motor skills, maths, social competency, and what it means to be part of a community project.
We’re excited to continue growing, learning, and contributing to a sustainable future alongside our tamariki.
