Preschool Allotment Sessions – Hands-On Nature Fun for Little Gardeners!
Give your little ones the perfect outdoor learning experience at our fortnightly Preschool Allotment Sessions at Barton Way Allotments, starting from Wednesday 11th June!
These fun, hands-on sessions introduce young children to gardening, nature, and the joy of growing their own food, all while developing important skills in a safe and engaging environment. Led by parents and accompanied by the Parish Rangers, this is a wonderful way to encourage a love for the outdoors.
Why Join? 🌿✨
Gardening provides fantastic developmental benefits for preschoolers, including:
🌼 Fine & Gross Motor Skills – Digging, planting, and watering help build hand strength and coordination.
🍓 Early Science & Discovery – Learn about plants, insects, and the magic of growth.
🌞 Sensory Exploration – Feel the soil, smell the flowers, and observe nature up close.
🦋 Patience & Responsibility – Watching plants grow teaches care and persistence.
👩🌾 Social & Emotional Growth – Sharing tasks and working together fosters teamwork and confidence.
What to expect -
Led by our friendly Parish Rangers, these fortnightly sessions are all about helping little ones discover the joys of growing plants, getting messy in the soil, and learning about nature in a fun and playful way. Each session explores a different part of gardening with simple activities that are just right for young children.
🌱 Session 1 – Let’s Get Growing!
We’ll dig into the world of plants and learn how to start growing our very own from tiny seeds and cuttings!
🍂 Session 2 – Magic Compost
Let’s find out how old banana peels and apple cores can turn into super soil to help our plants grow big and strong!
🌽 Session 3 – Plant Puzzles (Crop Rotation)
We’ll play a fun garden game by moving plants around to keep the soil happy and healthy.
🌼 Session 4 – Plant Friends (Companion Planting)
Some plants love to grow next to their best buddies! We’ll discover which ones like to stick together and how to keep the garden blooming all season long.
✂️ Session 5 – Snip Snip! (Pruning & Thinning)
With gentle snipping and careful hands, we’ll help our plants grow by giving them a little trim and some extra room.
🍽️ Session 6 – Plant Food Time!
Just like us, plants get hungry too! We’ll learn what they like to eat and how we can feed them to help them grow.
🧺 Session 7 – Harvest Party!
Time to pick the goodies we’ve grown! We’ll enjoy a harvest celebration and take home some of our garden treats.
These sessions are perfect for little ones to get curious about nature, use their hands, and have fun while learning where their food comes from. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer, and all tools and materials will be provided.
🌿 Come grow with us at the Barton Way Allotments – where tiny hands make big discoveries!
How to Book
Book Here 👉
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🌻 Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
📅 Bookings open 10 days before each session.
📩 Contact the Parish Council Offices on 01923710250 or email the Rangers at
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📢 Please note: This is a parent-led activity, with guidance from the Parish Rangers. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Join us in nurturing young minds while growing together in nature!
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