Our Reception classes have been busy little gardeners this term, getting their hands dirty and learning all about how plants grow! As part of their learning, the children have been outside planting a wonderful selection of herbs, fruits, and flowers.

The flower needs sun and rain to grow, seeds make the flowers grow – Luca

So far, they have planted mint, oregano, thyme, strawberries, primroses, a gooseberry bush, and a raspberry bush. The children have been carefully watering their plants, checking their progress, and learning about what they need to grow strong and healthy. They have explored how sunlight, water, and good soil help plants to thrive, developing their understanding of the natural world around them.

The roots grow so that it doesn’t make the plant fall over. The stem helps the flower stay up. It needs to catch the rain and sun – Jackson

Alongside planting, the children have been using their senses to explore different textures and scents—smelling the fresh mint leaves and feeling the soft petals of the primroses. They have also been observing changes in the plants over time, sparking their curiosity and encouraging them to ask questions about what they see.

And the growing doesn’t stop there! Over the next few weeks, we will be planting peas, beans, and sunflowers. The children will be keeping a close eye on their plants to see whose can grow the tallest—what a fantastic way to bring a little friendly competition into our learning!

When the seeds start to grow they germinate – Eliza

Thanks so much to Hayle plants for the very generous donations of plants and we would like to say a big thank you to Eleanor, Poppy’s Mum for supplying mounds of compost and containers.

I planted some seeds in the garden and I made a bean stalk and it growed beans and I growed an apple tree. I planted the seed and it growed orange flowers everywhere in the garden – Christopher

Through these hands-on experiences, the children are developing important skills such as patience, responsibility, and a deeper appreciation for the environment. We can’t wait to see how their garden grows!