meticulously sowed rows of carrots and radishes,
In order to achieve a better understanding of what they were planting, the children also conducted a radish tasting and a carrot tasting, in which they were given vegetables in their “raw” state (with stems and leaves attached). In the classroom, the children have been learning about the functions and names of different parts of plants; as a result, they were particularly excited to learn that when they eat carrots and radishes, they are eating the roots of the plants.
During the tastings, the children were encouraged to make judgments about the foods they were tasting and use descriptive language to communicate their thoughts, helping them to develop a more sophisticated palate and a rich vocabulary.
Radishes and carrots are a wonderful choice for a children’s garden because of their relatively quick germinating time. With a little luck they can be plucked from their beds and land on our table in no time!
Bon Appetit!
The children did a wonderful job. Love the teamwork.