Activity
Take babies out to the garden! Babies can watch adults water and weed while adults say aloud what they’re doing, “We’re helping the plants grow!”
Materials
A soft blanket or towel will make this activity cozier, but you can also do this without any materials. As always with babies, watch carefully so they do not ingest anything harmful.
Skill Building
These actions model care for living things and introduce cause-and-effect relationships.
With supervision, allow babies to explore the soil and taste herbs, berries, or other garden snacks. Digging in the soil exposes babies to healthy microbes that can boost their immune systems.
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