By: Natural Learning Initiative

This micro-documentary YouTube “short” (1:59) shows preschoolers preparing raised beds and planting warm­ season annual veggies with “companion” marigolds. Children learn about weeding and watering – two primary “caring” tasks for a successful harvest. The short is part of a series of 2-3-minute videos produced by NLI illustrating the 12-step, hands-on, early childhood gardening process that helps activate early childhood outdoor play and learning spaces (ECOPALS). The gardening shorts align with the Gardening Activity Guide, focusing on physical activity and healthy eating. Please stay tuned for more video shorts! These shorts are part of the NLI Gardening Series: https://naturalearning.org/gardening-…