The Inspire Philosophy: Watch Us Grow

Planting is a very common activity in early years settings. It involves playing with mud, thinking about abstract concepts like growth and nature, as well as be an extended activity to revisit every day or week.

When you have access to a Mud Kitchen, this can be even further expanded upon! Why not have fresh herbs and vegetables growing in the very mud that the children are playing in?
At Kids Island, we have fresh oregano growing in large planters and rubbing the leaves between your fingers gives off a fragrant, fresh scent that fills the air. In addition to oregano, we have a beautiful sweet potato plant too.

In a short time, they have grown so tall and lush; they are very well cared for by the children across the nursery and they enjoy looking into the soil to see how many roots they can see.
We believe in the process of play, and while planting as an activity can be some what teacher-led, the result is totally worth it to see the process of their efforts and how the world around them works!