Kids’ Garden Activity Deck

Dig in, explore the garden and have fun indoors and out!

Fifty easy-to-follow activity cards in 5 engaging categories invite children to learn not just the basics of gardening, but also new ways of looking at nature.

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Kids’ Garden Activity Deck

Creative games, nature-themed crafts, and unique experiments are enhanced by colorful collage artwork on each double-sided card.

Kid-friendly explanations of the history and science behind each activity make this product a valuable multi-layered educational resource.

The deck also includes an 8-page booklet containing information on gardening tools, year-round plant care, and garden safety.

Sturdy, laminated cards are perfect for busy kids. Pull only the cards you need and keep them close for reference during your activities.

Easy-to-follow instructions make this an easy and welcome alternative to screen time.

Product Dimensions: Box: 5.5 x 7.25 x 1.25″; Cards: 4.96 x 6.97″

Page Count: 50 cards + 8-page booklet

Age Range: Ages 6-10 years

Meet the Contributors

Written by – Whitney Cohen

Whitney Cohen is the Education Director of Life Lab Science Program California, a leader in garden-based education for over thirty years. Life Lab has been working in the field of science and environmental education as a non-profit organization, developing curriculum and programs to help schools develop gardens where children can create “living laboratories” for the study of the natural world.

Illustrated by – Roberta Arenson

Roberta Arenson has a BA in Fine Arts from the University of California. Using basic elements such as painted papers, oil pastels and watercolors, Roberta employs an array of colors, shapes and patterns to create her rich collages. She currently resides in Arizona, USA.

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