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Soil is more than just dirt beneath our feet. It is a living, breathing ecosystem that supports plants, insects, and microorganisms. Plus it offers a great opportunity to teach young gardeners all about soil health, drainage, and PH levels with a fun activity that allows them to get their hands dirty.

Many people think that plants stay still, however, plants will actually lean toward the sun and it's a fun observational science experiment that you can try with your kids to learn more about plant science at home.

Science can feel intimidating when you try to teach it through textbooks and complicated experiments at home, but having a small garden can bring a world of knowledge to a child's life from soil health to nutrition a garden brings science to life. Disclaimer: Cultivate Simple Delights is a part of the Amazon Affiliate Program and receives a small commission at no extra cost to you for each purchase through our links. But what if the best science classroom is right outside you

If you’re looking for a simple, hands-on project to bring science and nature into your homeschooling day, growing green beans with your kids is a fantastic idea.