Lakeshore Kids & Co.
Infants and Toddlers
This year, our infants and toddlers have been actively involved in our planter clean-up as we prepare to remodel our outdoor space. The children helped remove old and dried plants, and they also planted sweet potatoes in our small garden area. They took part in the full process—pulling weeds, planting the buds, and caring for the garden.
Their hard work paid off: the children harvested several potatoes and even had the opportunity to taste them in class. Throughout the year, they also explored a variety of natural materials in their sensory bins, discovering different textures and scents. In addition, they enjoyed tasting many of the foods they grew in our garden, such as green beans.
A major enhancement to our Nature Explore program was the addition of our new compost machine, affectionately named Big Bertha by the children. We are looking forward to exciting changes in the coming year, including adding more edible plants for the infants and toddlers as well as introducing more vine plants to our trellis. We are excited for all that’s ahead!
