Children's Garden Differentiates Child Care

Jan. 29, 2010 - PRLog -- On October 27, 2009, the first Children's Garden was introduced at the Faith Child Care and Nursery School, in Penfield, New York. Fifty-four preschool children - ages 3 to 5 - were brought to the Garden in groups of 6 to 8 by their teachers. One could sense the anticipation and wonderment! As the pots were filled with soil and the seeds were carefully planted an entirely new experience was unfolding.  Karen Costello, the FCCNS Director was amazed at the caring and patience demonstrated by the children, as they followed the steps of the Little Gardener's Program.

Just 7 days later, as the children returned for their weekly progam, what a surprize awaited them.  Every tiny pot was showing tiny green leaves peeking through the soil! They could hardley wait to begin the watering using the small, flexible squeeze bottles.  Each week would bring added growth and reward for their caring and effort. Soon, tiny buds appeared, and the excitement kept building.

On December 15, 2009, every child was proudly presenting their parents with early holiday gifts - their first plants - with flowers everywhere!  What a celebration! Fifty-four new gardener's ready to take on the world!

The Children's Garden was a supreme success for the children as well as the staff. As 2010 began, the FCCNS staff and the children were already into planting a new batch of seeds that would be taken outdoors in the Spring.

The Children's Garden is handcrafted by Portable Gardens of Rochester, New York, and is available nationally. Advance orders placed via the internet during December through March each year earn significant discounts.

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Portable Gardens originated in April, 2005 and manufactures portable gardens for both children and senior citizens.