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School visit
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 6:21 pm
by amo
I had my son's class on the allotment last week. They had a great time looking around, finding bugs and dead mouse!!!
Trust them 1 dead mouse andthey find it. A few YUK it's muddy! and No a worm! from some girls.
They had fun anyway, they are back after Easter. Should be more interested and God knows they need a few more trips. Could not make a difference between leeks and carrots!!!
amo
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:06 pm
by Chantal
My niece comes on to my plot and adopts every bug she can find. She takes home jars of caterpillars, woodlice, bugs, the lot, and every one is given a name. My poor sister is VERY long suffering. Last year however, Anna planted her own gladioli bulbs so I have every intention of educating her when she's a bit older (5 at present. I do admire your strong nerves allowing a whole bunch of kids on your plot.
Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2007 7:07 pm
by oldherbaceous
Dear Amo, i think it is such a good idea to have the children to see the workings of an allotments.
I really am glad that schools are finally getting round to the idea, that chidren not only enjoy, but also learn a lot from gardening.
I must say that it really is good of you to have the children on your allotment Amo.
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 6:47 pm
by Monika
When they were small, my grandchildren's favourite pastime was digging potatoes, just to find the rude ones!
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 7:21 pm
by Weed
The only time I can tempt my Grandchildren to the lottie is during fruit picking time
I have this wonderful thornless blackberry and I have great fun watching and listening to them... just like me when I was young they also love to raid the raspberries.
Oh...memories
Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2007 9:29 pm
by Chris
amo
Glad to here this. My partner teaches in a nursery school and all 60 visited a year or so ago - made maps (mainly for the adults) and made sure there were things to touch, see, feel and taste. Great success. It would be good if allotment holders everywhere let their Council know that they are up for school visits.
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 6:28 pm
by amo
They were very good, walk where they were suppose to, etc...
They are coming back after Easter, more things to look at.
It was a first here in Ashford and when I visited the allotment shop the week after, they all heard about it!
I am really looking forward to the next visit.
amo