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Goal

The goal of this project is to create an engaging indoor gardening experience for Pre-K students that supports hands-on learning in science, math, literacy, and social-emotional development. Students will have the opportunity to plant, care for, observe, and harvest plants while learning what living things need to grow. The indoor garden will provide a year-round learning environment where young children can explore nature, develop responsibility, and build foundational academic skills through meaningful, hands-on experiences. 

 

Category

Garden or Agriculture -  

 

What will be done with my students

Grant funds will be used to purchase indoor gardening supplies for the Pre-K classroom, including indoor gardening tools, seeds, planting containers, grow lights, plant markers, and other materials needed to maintain an indoor garden.

Students will actively participate in every stage of the gardening process. They will plant seeds, water and care for plants, observe changes, measure growth, record observations through drawings and early writing, and eventually harvest plants when they are ready. Teachers will incorporate the indoor garden into daily classroom activities and small-group lessons.

The garden will also be used to introduce students to plant life cycles, healthy foods, environmental responsibility, and the importance of caring for living things. 

 

Benefits to my Students

An indoor garden will provide Pre-K students with meaningful opportunities to learn through exploration and hands-on experiences. Students will develop early science skills by observing plant growth, making predictions, asking questions, and learning about what plants need to survive.

The garden will also strengthen early math skills as students count seeds, measure plants, compare sizes, identify patterns, and track growth. Literacy skills will be supported through plant-related vocabulary, labeling, drawing observations, and participating in conversations about their experiences. 

 

Budget Narrative

Hydroponic Systems:
Funds will be used to purchase age-appropriate classroom hydroponic systems that allow students to observe how plants can grow using water and nutrients. Students will participate in planting, caring for, and observing the plants while learning about plant needs, roots, water, and growth. Hydroponics will provide an exciting STEM experience that allows students to see changes in their plants throughout the school year.

Seeds:
A variety of vegetable, herb, and flower seeds will be purchased so students can explore different types of plants. Students will plant seeds, make predictions about what will happen, observe growth, and compare plants. Growing edible plants will also provide opportunities to discuss healthy foods and where food comes from.

Plant Labels:
Labels and plant markers will help students identify the plants they are growing while building early literacy and vocabulary skills. Students will practice recognizing letters and words, matching labels to plants, and using new gardening-related vocabulary.

Pots and Growing Containers:
Pots and growing containers will provide students with opportunities to plant and care for individual or small-group plants. Using different containers will allow students to explore concepts such as size, quantity, comparison, and plant growth while also developing fine-motor skills through scooping soil, planting seeds, and watering.

Gardening Books:
Age-appropriate gardening and plant-themed books will be added to the classroom library to connect hands-on experiences with literacy. Students will use the books to learn gardening vocabulary, explore plant life cycles, make connections between stories and real-life experiences, and participate in teacher-led discussions and activities.

Together, these materials will create a hands-on indoor garden that can be integrated into the Pre-K classroom throughout the school year. The project will provide students with meaningful opportunities to explore, question, observe, communicate, and learn through real-world experiences. 

 

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