Earth Day is April 22, and spring is the perfect time for children to learn important and fun lessons about nature, the planet and sustainability.

At Primrose, children develop a sense of curiosity and respect for the planet through our Mud Pies® program. Children learn about growing plants and practicing sustainability as they tend to their school’s Primrose Patch garden. They even have the opportunity to plant and harvest their own fruits and veggies, which may be served as part of the Primrose Balanced Menus program.

Here are some ways Primrose students are digging deep into the Mud Pies program and learning about our planet!

Primrose School of Lutz

Hard work and patience pay off! Students grabbed their gardening tools to harvest broccoli, cilantro and parsley from their Primrose Patch. And thanks to the school chef, the children got to enjoy their school-grown veggies for lunch.

Primrose School of Lakehill

To celebrate Earth Day, the Kindergarten class planted a plum tree in their school’s garden. The children cared for the sapling and learned how future Primrose students will be able to enjoy plums from the tree they planted.

Primrose School of Brassfield

The Kindergarteners and Explorers have been working hard to prepare the Primrose Patch for their spring planting. The children will eventually open their “Primrose Farmer’s Market” to sell the produce to families as they learn about agriculture, marketing and commerce.

Primrose School of New Irving Park

Kindergarteners got to experience a hands-on lesson in the scientific method while tending to their Primrose Patch. Students made predictions about how tall each of their plants would grow, then observed and charted their growing plants throughout the spring.

Primrose School of South Tampa

Each year, Primrose students are visited by the Master Gardening program from University of South Florida. The two generations of learners work together to prepare their Primrose Patch, learn about growing plants and the importance of sustainability for kids.

Looking for more ways you and your little one can go green for Earth Day?

Check out more resources for tips on how to help teach your child conservation:

• Help Your Child Go Green This Earth Day
• Watch Along as Megy the Pig Teaches about Conservation