Are you really passionate about nature and gardening and would like your child to start exploring the wonders of being out in nature as well? One option would be to motivate them to join you by creating some fun gardening games for him or her to play and help at the same time. You would be surprised how much quality time you can spend with your child by tending the garden together. Today, we are going to be talking about 3 possible gardening games for your children.
Miniature Gardening Games
In the range of gardening games, this is a great one that you can get your children to play and that you can contribute to as well. All you need is a tray made of plastic or wood, that you fill with soil, and where your children can plant whatever they want. It will be a great experience for them to feel like they have the same amount of control over their little garden that you have over your backyard one.
Make them understand that they are responsible for tending to their garden. You will see how they will take care of the plants, excited to see the fruits of their labor. Gardening games such as this one are fun and instructive, and they can also help the children be more creative. For instance, they can decorate the miniature garden, activity with which you can help too. Plus, if you do not have such a large garden, the miniature one might be a blessing in disguise.
Flower Rangers
This gardening game can be really fun for your children to play. At the same time, you will get the help you need in the garden. Plus, you will teach your children some of the responsibilities that come with gardening. This is how it works. Tell your children that the plants and flowers in your garden are in dire need of protection from weeds. They need someone like them to help them out.
As a result, they will eliminate every weed that they see and feel a sense of accomplishment for protecting the garden. If they want to, to get even more into character, they can wear costumes while doing it. What better way to feel like a flower ranger than to wear a cape and a mask?
Snail Races
Do you have snails in your garden? Why not make some fun gardening games for your children out of that? Set a timer for 10 minutes and race them on who can catch the most snails. They will be determined to catch more than you and put a lot of effort into the activity. Plus, you will definitely have fun racing each other through the garden. You can try playing this game at dusk because this is usually when snails come out. But if you want to make it even more challenging and fun, play when it is already dark and use flashlights to guide you.
Wrapping Up
These are only a few of the gardening games that you can teach your children in order for them to have fun and also help around the garden. The important thing is to get creative and enjoy yourself too!
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