A raised bed is the best science lab we own. Here's how to start one with kids.
Words by
Amara Okafor
Head of Discovery
Field notes
written by a WONDERKID educator ↘
Gardens are slow, which is exactly why children need them. Every week brings a small change worth noticing.
Pick fast winners
Radishes, peas and sunflowers reward patience quickly enough to keep young gardeners interested.
Make it an experiment
Plant two rows, change one thing, and chart what happens.
About the author
Head of Discovery
Former field biologist who swapped rainforests for reception classes. Believes every puddle is a lab.
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