{"id":305,"date":"2013-04-14T22:45:00","date_gmt":"2013-04-15T03:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/?guid=a59752c855bb3725e9f8055e76f353a1"},"modified":"2013-04-14T22:45:25","modified_gmt":"2013-04-15T03:45:25","slug":"how-can-gardening-help-your-kids-improve-their-reading-and-listening-skills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/how-can-gardening-help-your-kids-improve-their-reading-and-listening-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"How can gardening help your kids improve their reading and listening skills?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\">\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\">Now that Spring is here get your kids involved in outdoor clean-up <\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\">and planting activities.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\">&nbsp;<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Involve them from the beginning.&nbsp; Have them pick the seeds (flowers or vegetables) they would like to plant.&nbsp; Remind them that they can\u2019t plant until they have <u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/personalized-books\" >read<\/a><\/u> the instructions first.&nbsp;&nbsp;<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Let them have their own spot in the garden to dig for worms, catch bugs and prepare the soil.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Get them their own kid size garden tools to work with you.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"separator\" style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S87F2dxfD9w\/UWthBmRNiaI\/AAAAAAAAANk\/Lbo54gLQqdU\/s1600\/community-garden-kids-plant-590jn071410-1279147997.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S87F2dxfD9w\/UWthBmRNiaI\/AAAAAAAAANk\/Lbo54gLQqdU\/s400\/community-garden-kids-plant-590jn071410-1279147997.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Let them have their own space to plant the seeds they picked.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>They are to <u>read<\/u> on how to plant them and how much water is needed, etc.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>They can be responsible for caring for their part of the garden.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Create a picture journal marking each step of the journey.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Sit with them every day and write, draw and take pictures of what is happening in their garden.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJ9rfakrM-I\/UWthRG9z2zI\/AAAAAAAAANs\/75vN5W0NpaY\/s1600\/untitled.png\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJ9rfakrM-I\/UWthRG9z2zI\/AAAAAAAAANs\/75vN5W0NpaY\/s320\/untitled.png\" width=\"320\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->If the child is smaller and does not know how to read show them either pictures of instructions if available or simply speak out the instructions and have them repeat it back to you.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Repetition improves their listening skills.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Keep some of the seeds they are planting outside and plant them indoors (they are to read the instructions again or repeat the process to you to see if they paid attention) in a clear plastic cup or container so they can see how the roots are formed and experience the miracle of growing something.<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->If planting vegetables encourage them to eat their own creations!<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>How cool is that!<o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in;\"><o:p>&nbsp;<\/o:p><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;\"><span style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\">\u00b7<span style=\"font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt\/normal &quot;Times New Roman&quot;;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Lastly and most importantly make it family time and have fun gardening whatever your child\u2019s age is.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Encourage the love of nature and gardening.<\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"> <\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><u>Note<\/u>: You can incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/\" >reading<\/a> lessons and instructions in your everyday duties.<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp;<\/span>When you see the opportunity to read seize it!<span style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\">&nbsp; <\/span>Promoting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/\" >literacy<\/a> while doing your normal activities will get kids more involved instead of making it a chore (since they won\u2019t realize you\u2019re actually making them read or teaching them).<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #351c75;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/\" >Personalized Kids Books<\/a> by KD Novelties<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"background: white; line-height: 13.5pt; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -0.25in;\"> <o:p><\/o:p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div>Now that Spring is here get your kids involved in outdoor clean-up <\/div>\n<div>and planting activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Involve them from the beginning.&nbsp; Have them pick the seeds (flowers or vegetables) they would like to plant.&nbsp; Remind them that they can&rsquo;t plant until they have <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kdnovelties.com\/view-all-books\/cat_8.html\" target=\"_blank\">read<\/a><\/u> the instructions first.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Let them have their own spot in the garden to dig for worms, catch bugs and prepare the soil.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Get them their own kid size garden tools to work with you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S87F2dxfD9w\/UWthBmRNiaI\/AAAAAAAAANk\/Lbo54gLQqdU\/s1600\/community-garden-kids-plant-590jn071410-1279147997.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"266\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-S87F2dxfD9w\/UWthBmRNiaI\/AAAAAAAAANk\/Lbo54gLQqdU\/s400\/community-garden-kids-plant-590jn071410-1279147997.jpg\" width=\"400\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Let them have their own space to plant the seeds they picked.<span>&nbsp; <\/span>They are to <u>read<\/u> on how to plant them and how much water is needed, etc.<span>&nbsp; <\/span>They can be responsible for caring for their part of the garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Create a picture journal marking each step of the journey.<span>&nbsp; <\/span>Sit with them every day and write, draw and take pictures of what is happening in their garden.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJ9rfakrM-I\/UWthRG9z2zI\/AAAAAAAAANs\/75vN5W0NpaY\/s1600\/untitled.png\" imageanchor=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"213\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SJ9rfakrM-I\/UWthRG9z2zI\/AAAAAAAAANs\/75vN5W0NpaY\/s320\/untitled.png\" width=\"320\"><\/a><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->If the child is smaller and does not know how to read show them either pictures of instructions if available or simply speak out the instructions and have them repeat it back to you.<span>&nbsp; <\/span>Repetition improves their listening skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->Keep some of the seeds they are planting outside and plant them indoors (they are to read the instructions again or repeat the process to you to see if they paid attention) in a clear plastic cup or container so they can see how the roots are formed and experience the miracle of growing something.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if !supportLists]--><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/span><\/span><\/span><!--[endif]-->If planting vegetables encourage them to eat their own creations!<span>&nbsp; <\/span>How cool is that!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<!--[if 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