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No matter how old you are, there's something special and oh-so-satisfying about getting your hands dirty. Probably because you're having fun, or learning—or both.
While things might get messy, taking your kids outside to spend some time digging around in the garden can be a great way for them to learn about flowers, vegetables, and herbs, and how to actually work in the garden.

It can also be an opportunity for them to learn about the different kinds of bugs they might encounter while moving mud, planting flowers, or watering the blooms throughout the summer.
Beyond that, it gives you a chance to teach them about sustainability and taking care of the environment.
Working (and playing) outdoors in the garden can spark curiosity in your kids, as they watch the plants grow over time.

Nurturing their own garden can cultivate a love for nature, and the dedication they put into watering the blooms under their care is rewarded as they watch their flowers flourish.
There are plenty of (fun!) ways they can get their hands dirty and learn about the environment while they're at it, and because they're outdoors and getting fresh air and physical activity, they're also avoiding screen time while they put their imagination to work and play outside.
Here are a few ways to introduce your twins to growing their own garden and getting them excited about the environment.
6 ways to get your kids excited about the environment
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1. Root Viewer Kit for Kids by Dan & Darci
Grow Your Own Garden Indoors
This all-in-one STEM growing kit blends science, fun, and creativity into an engaging activity that gives your children a unique, underground view into the world of plants. This interactive root viewer kit comes with everything you need to make a mini garden and features an innovative transparent design that gives your little ones a window into the normally-hidden growth of plant roots. This set also comes with a detailed booklet that gives your budding botanists clear, easy-to-follow steps and educational content about gardening. It also includes depth-tracking stickers, so your kids can measure and record the growth of their plants.
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2. Green Kids Gardening Tool Set by Cute Stone
Seeding Outdoor Fun
This kid-friendly gardening tool set will help your kids embark on an enriching gardening adventure as they interact with nature. Tailored for tiny hands, it comes with a canvas tote bag, an apron, a fork, rake, and trowel for digging and planting, a watering can, three plant pots (each with their own ID tag), a spray bottle for spritzing potted plants, and gardening gloves. This kit also includes a collection of stickers, so your children can personalize their tools.
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3. Kids Six-Piece Garden Tools Set by Fitnate
Tools for Budding Gardeners
This bright and colorful garden tool set is great for children who already love gardening or who want to learn about planting flowers or vegetables. This kit can help your kids develop hands-on skills while they connect with nature. It comes with kid-sized tools, including a hand trowel, shovel, rake, watering can, gardening gloves, and a lightweight tote bag with multiple pockets to keep tools organized and easily accessible.
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4. Stepping Stones Painting Kit for Kids by Dan & Darci
Paint a Pathway to Their Own Plot
What better way to get your little ones excited about gardening than having them create the perfect pathway to their own little secret garden? Your twins can unleash their creativity on these blank stepping stones by painting them however their heart desires. This set includes five stepping stones (a unicorn, a heart, a medallion, a turtle, and an emoji), seven vibrant non-toxic paint colors per stone, and two brushes for each stone (a fine-tip for intricate details, and a wider one for large areas). They come out of the box ready to paint, and they look and feel like real stone, so they'll blend into any garden setting and existing yard decor. This kit allows your children to foster creativity and make memories while tapping into their artistic touch to design something beautiful to complement their favorite blooms.
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5. Toddler Rubber Coated Garden Gloves by Pacific PPE
Let Them Get Their Hands Dirty
This is a three-pack of rubber-coated garden gloves for toddlers aged three to six (they're also available in larger sizes for bigger kids who want to get out to the garden). These gloves are lightweight and have an elastic cuff to keep dirt out while your little garden helpers are getting their hands dirty and learning in the mud. These breathable gloves feature fun patterns and are palm-coated with rubber, meaning they're thicker in the right places to protect their hands while still allowing proper dexterity and tactile sensitivity.
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6. The Backyard Bug Book for Kids by Lauren Davidson
Learn About the Wonderful World of Bugs
Aimed at kids aged three to five, this paperback will take your preschool and kindergarten kiddos on an educational adventure. This backyard bug book will teach your twins about the types of bugs they're likely to encounter and then helps them remember what they've learned by incorporating fun challenges and bug-themed activities. Filled with facts about familiar insects, from ladybugs and grasshoppers, to dragonflies and more, this book also features incredible, up-close pictures of colorful creepy crawlies that are sure to pique your preschoolers' interest.
Help your budding botanists grow

Spending time digging in the garden can be a great way to help your twins learn about flowers, vegetables, even bugs they may encounter while they're getting their hands dirty.
Playing outdoors in the garden and around plants can spark curiosity in your kids, as they watch the plants grow over time.
There are plenty of ways your growing ones can dig in and learn about the environment while they nurture their own garden and cultivate a love for nature.
Do your twins help you out in the garden? How do you teach your kids about the environment? Let us know in the Comments section below or connect with us on Instagram to share your thoughts!
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