How to Grow Plants for Kids: A Simple Guide for Young Gardeners
Gardening is a fun and educational activity for children of all ages. If you’re wondering how to grow plants for kids, this guide will walk you through simple, safe, and exciting steps that make growing plants fun and successful—even for beginners!
- Pick the Right Plant to Start With
Choose easy-to-grow, kid-friendly plants such as:
Sunflowers – Fast growing and fun to measure
Beans in a jar – See roots grow through glass
Basil or mint – Smell amazing and grow fast
Marigolds – Bright flowers that bloom quickly
- Gather the Basics: Tools and Materials
You’ll need:
A pot or small garden patch
Soil or compost
Seeds or small starter plants
Watering can Sunlight!
3. Planting Step-by-Step (Kid Style!)
Fill your pot with soil.
Make a small hole with your finger.
Drop in a seed and gently cover it with soil.
Water it just enough to make the soil damp.
Place it where it can get sunlight every day.
- Daily Care Made Fun
Teach children to:
Check soil with their finger—dry? Time to water!
Talk or sing to their plant (it’s fun!)
Keep it in a sunny spot and move it if needed
- Watch, Learn & Celebrate Growth
Celebrate milestones like the first sprout, leaf, or flower.
Start a “Plant Diary”
Measure how tall it grows
Harvest together if it’s an herb or veggie
