School Holiday Activity's

School holidays are the perfect time to slow down, get outside, and share something hands on with the kids — something fun, messy, creative, and secretly educational. These garden-based activities are designed for children aged 3–14, and they’re all about learning through play, where kids absorb lifelong skills without even noticing they’re learning. When children grow food with a trusted adult — a parent, grandparent, or caregiver — they’re not just planting seeds. They’re building food connection, confidence, problem solving skills, and a sense of security that stays with them for life. And when adults join in, it strengthens the positive bond they share, turning simple activities into core memories that stick. This September holiday series is intentionally easy to run, low cost, and doable in any home, whether you have a big backyard, a courtyard, or just a sunny windowsill. Each activity is designed so adults can facilitate with confidence, and kids can take the lead with curiosity. Across the holidays, we’ll explore: • Microgreens — fast, tasty, and perfect for tiny gardeners • Sunflower cups — watching a giant grow from a tiny seed • Insect hotels — building homes for garden helpers • Wicking pots — a simple STEM project disguised as gardening • Radish speed grow challenge — fun, competitive, and delicious • Mini compost systems — learning how nature recycles • Salad pots — grow and eat projects kids love and it keeps on giving • DIY trellis building — creativity, engineering, and teamwork These activities are playful, sensory, and full of discovery — and they quietly teach children how food grows, how ecosystems work, and how capable they are when given the chance to try something new. Let’s make these holiday's one where kids grow plants, grow skills, and grow confidence… all while having fun with the adults who love them.