Bulbs are fascinating, incredible little bundles of energy ready to burst into life again and again (mostly) with their own unique shapes, colourings and patterns to emerge.
It’s no wonder some of the children have found them of great interest since planting our daffodils, tulips, shallots, garlic, and hyacinths in late autumn.
So far, the children have learned to take care of this kind of plant, knowing that the handling of bulbs should be done with care and developing an understanding that bulbs need moisture, temperature changes, and mainly soil to grow well.
Owing to the fact that most meaningful learning for the child takes place when the child is actively hands-on, using all their senses in their playful kinaesthetic explorations of plant life to discover the how, why, and when of natural forms of life.
We are giving freedom to the children to conduct their unique investigations. Offering guidance on prospective health and safety issues. We observe sensitively, considering the risks of handling plants such as bulbs, and encourage minimal touching of the actual bulb and hand washing to prevent irritation to the skin.
In our garden, we encourage a balanced approach to unearthing the bulbs so that the children can understand the processes of growth and develop awareness of the plant’s anatomy such as seeing the roots emerge to seek water and nutrients.
The excitement is building as the children and educators observe the changes of the season and the anticipation of our bulbs soon bursting into wonderful forms that will soon fill our garden with more beauty, life, and knowledge.
Who else has discovered the wonders of bulbs?
Dominique x
Kinder Harmony 
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