BackPocket Activities for Home or Garden
"BackPocket" Activities = easy to do, minimal materials needed, no screen, engaging for kids
The activities referenced on this directory are based on the following criteria:
No Screens
Activities are not screen-based (with exception of some instructional videos).
Healthy Recipes
Healthy, plant-based recipes with easily accessible ingredients. Tried and true recipes.
Outdoors
Encourages outdoor exploration such as on your porch, yard, or garden.
Easy
Ease of implementation.
Minimal Materials
Most everything you need to do these activities you already have.
Inspire Creativity
Promotes inquiry & connection to nature.
Our Vision
To curate a collection of easy to search & and easy to do activities that every garden educator or parent should have in their “Back Pocket”
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Sensory Explorations
Explore your senses in the garden with sound maps, blind taste testing, and collecting/sorting found objects.
Ages 5+ 30min
Get Social
By far the most fulfilling activity we do as a family during these times is working on our garden. Learning together. Can’t wait to see the fruits of our labor 🌿
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#backpocketlearning #gardeningwithkids #backyardgarden #californiapoppy #seedlings #holisticlearning #wildandfree #distancelearning
#backpocketlearning #lifelab Bradley Valencia and his dad made this beautiful garden box! It was a challenge proposed for distance learning. What an amazing project and great way to learn at home!
#backpocketlearning Bradley Valencia y su papá crearon este jardín en una caja. ¡Wow! ¡Qué bonito el proyecto y que buena oportunidad para aprender en la casa! #lifelab
Check out this site sent out by UCSC garden science organization-
Backpocketlearning.org 🌿
It gives you access to easy lessons and activities for young school age kids. Based on no screen time, nature exploration and healthy eating!
God knows Ruben has had his good share of screen time these past few weeks, but nothing beats outdoor fun! .
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#naturelessons #beansprout #plantscienceforkids #plants #holisticlearning #homeschooling #shelterinplace #ucsc #lifelab #backpocketlearning #backyard #backyardexploration #earthday
Find the unnatural things that mom puts on the trail ahead of the kids #backpocketlearning
Looking for worms #backpocketlearning
Have you ever made a honey seed snack? They are fun to make and tasty too. See bio for this and other #backpocketlearning activities!
When life shines sun upon you, make sun tea! #backpocketlearning