Ep. 35 Gardening activities and kids with Brittnay Haag

In this week's episode of the Good Growing Podcast, we chat with horticulture educator Brittnay Haag about gardening and outdoor activities with kids. Brittnay gives tips for extending today's e-learning from the screen to the outdoors and working with plants. Topics discussed are: What are age-appropriate outdoor chores for kids? What about indoor gardening activities as the weather get crummy? An elementary school has access to a small prairie plot. What activities can teachers employ and are there safety precautions when doing so? Will my kid ever like bugs? Making kids feel more comfortable with insects. What are some good indoor plants to put in a child's room to teach about caring for something? What is a realistic expectation for a child's attention span? Check out Brittnay's School Garden Resource Guide https://extension.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/school_garden_resource_reduced.pdf Contact the hosts Ken Johnson [email protected] Katie Parker [email protected] Chris Enroth [email protected]