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Take The Early Learning Standards Outdoors
With The Adventurous Child Root Garden with Observation Doors

Root Garden

Dimensions:

24” L × 7” W × 30” H

Pricing:

$595.00 (plus shipping)

Root Garden with Observation Doors

The Root Garden with Observation Doors allows children to observe the living environment from above and below the ground. Children can learn about the growth process as they plant seeds, water, weed and harvest the “crops.” in their Root Garden.  Periodically, children can open the Observation Doors and study the underground world of the Root Garden. Keeping the Observation Doors closed maintains the dark underground home of roots, worms and insects. (Please note: soil and plants are not included.)

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Discover what the children are learning when they use the Root Garden with Observation Doors.

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Reading: Word Recognition, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development – Vocabulary and Concept Development
  • Use new vocabulary learned from experiences.
Listening and Speaking: Listening and Speaking Skills, Strategies, and Applications - Comprehension
  • Follow one-step spoken directions without prompts.
  • Use trial and error to solve a simple problem.
Number Sense: Number Relationships
  • Count a number of objects up to three.
  • Name groups of objects.
Computation: Counting, Sorting, Classifying, and Comparing Objects
  • Identify and use the concepts of “one more” and “one less.”
  • Make guesses related to quantity.
Algebra and Functions: Finding Patterns and Relationships
  • Identify attributes of objects.
Geometry: Recognizing Common Geometric Shapes and Using Directional Words
  • Give clues for finding hidden objects.
  • Use “in” and “out” to indicate where things are in space.
Measurement: Time and Measurement Relationships
  • Use any descriptive word or gesture to express amount or size.
  • Communicate the size of things relative to self (e.g., compared to size of finger, arms length).
  • Identify similarities and differences in objects.
Problem Solving: Ability to Reason, Predict, and Problem Solve Through Exploration
  • Make simple cause/effect predictions.
  • Identify parts on an object.
  • Imitate the use of an adult tool in play.
  • See a simple task through to completion.
The Nature of Science and Technology – Scientific Inquiry and Process
  • Choose an area with science materials as a place to work.
  • Observe and describe properties of objects.
  • Use the five senses (touching, smelling, seeing, hearing, tasting) to investigate the environment and to gather information.
  • Use a variety of “scientific tools” (e.g., balance scales, magnifying glasses, measuring cups, food coloring) to investigate the environment and to gather information.
  • Ask and answer questions about his world.
Scientific Thinking – Computation and Estimation
  • Classify objects by different attributes (characteristics).
  • Use familiar materials to measure things (e.g., popsicle sticks, cubes, paper clips, crayons, hand).
Scientific Thinking – Shapes and Symbolic Relationships
  • Talk about the fact that everything has a shape.
Environments – The Physical Setting
  • Investigate and talk about the characteristics of matter (e.g., liquids and solids, smooth and rough, bend-not bend).
  • Investigate the physical surroundings by digging in dirt, collecting and classifying rocks, recognizing changes in weather.
  • Describe how the physical environment affects the living environment and vice versa.
Environments – The Living Environment
  • Observe and explore a variety of live plants and animals.
  • Take care of familiar plants and animals.
  • Identify plants and animals as living things.
  • Identify non-living things.
  • Talk about different types of plants and animals that inhabit the earth.
Communication – Sharing Observations and Discoveries
  • Identify attributes or characteristics for comparison (e.g., color, size, gender, shape).
  • Classify objects by an attribute (characteristic) and share their thinking with another.
  • Participate in discussions related to their findings.
  • Use charts, drawings, and graphs to share their findings with others.
  • Dictate statements/draw pictures to share findings.
Civics and Government – Foundations and Functions of Government and Its Citizens
  • Follow simple directions.
  • Start sharing some objects with others.
Geography – Places and Regions
  • Use words hard/soft, rough/smooth, and water/land when describing surfaces.
  • Identify various natural features.
Enjoyment of Motor and Sensory Experiences: Exhibiting Self-Confidence
  • Participate in a variety of gross/fine motor and sensory activities.

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