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Creating a butterfly garden with your preschooler can be a fun and educational way to teach them about nature, pollination, and the importance of plants! Not only will it provide an opportunity for quality time with your child, but it will also help them develop important skills such as responsibility, patience, and curiosity.
Getting started
To start, choose a sunny spot in your garden or a container that can be placed in a sunny area. Choose plants that attract butterflies, such as milkweed, coneflower, and butterfly bush! Let your preschooler help you pick out the plants and the container. Next, teach your child how to plant the flowers by adding soil and placing the plants in the soil. Encourage your child to water the garden and watch for butterflies.
Once the plants start growing
As the plants begin to grow, involve your child in the care and maintenance of the garden. Teach them how to prune the plants and how to identify different types of butterflies! As the butterflies start to visit the garden, teach your child about pollination and the importance of butterflies in the ecosystem.
Creating a butterfly garden with your preschooler is a wonderful way to teach them about nature, pollination, and the importance of plants! It’s a great way to spend quality time together while also providing a home for butterflies. Watching the garden grow and the butterflies visit will be a memorable experience that your child will cherish.
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