Dr. Maria Montessori considered the outdoor environment an extension of the indoor classroom. She believed that being in nature and interacting with it is crucial for the child’s physical and emotional development.

“The land is where our roots are,” Dr. Montessori wrote. “The children must be taught to feel and live in harmony with the Earth.”

Gardening is a wonderful way for children to connect with nature and nurture living things. It provides multiple learning opportunities when studying parts of seeds, flowers and plants. Young students get to see life sprout from almost nothing to the beautiful plant that grows with each passing day. Gardening also helps children learn social responsibility and practical life skills.

This auction item will provide the garden tools that all primary classrooms will share. It includes:

Invest in your upper elementary child's classroom with this gift of a garden tote. The winning bidder will receive a hand written thank you note from the upper elementary students.