June 7-13 is National Garden Week.

Have you considered starting a garden at your child care program?

When children plant seeds, they learn patience and responsibility by caring for something living. Gardening also offers hands-on science experiences as they explore how sunlight, water, and soil help plants grow. And when they pick their first tomato or watch a sunflower grow taller than they are, the excitement and pride on their faces reminds us why we teach young children.

Join Go Nutrition and Physical Activity Child Care (NAPSACC) and start planning your garden today. You’ll receive personalized support, practical tools, and inspiration to turn your garden ideas into reality. Click here to explore one of the many resources available to you.

Looking for more ways to support children’s health and nutrition? Click here to register and join others who are already making a difference in children’s wellness. Have questions? Contact Lauri Choate, Director of Training, at lauri@mochildcareaware.org or 314-754-1603.

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