Source: Fantastic Fun and Learning

TOUCH

Digging in the dirt, sitting in the grass, the cool water of a sprinkler, the variety of textures of a rock or a stick–gardening is a tactile smorgasbord! So often, however, when it comes to gardens and plants we tell our children “look with your eyes, don’t touch!” If you have the space to allow for it, I highly recommend allowing a plot for children to garden on their own–mistakes, learning experiences and all! If not, planting your own “Please Touch the Plants” Garden will be a great way to introduce a variety of textures to little fingers in your yard, in a container or even indoors.

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