With help from all age groups, our garden at Central is growing! Last week our two three-year-olds, Lincoln and Blair, helped take care of the garden while providing us all with entertainment. For example, do you know how to get three-year-olds to pull weeds?  Well, you ask to see “Who can pick ten weeds first?” If you want a three-year-old to help water tomatoes, you should provide a cute mini watering can. And if all else fails and the three-year-olds need a break, just set them up with some baby carrots and a stack of… spoons? Yes, spoons. Intended for a future lesson on creature control, our spoons are meant to become wind-chimes. But, for the time being, they were the best toy in the garden and the source of much creative playtime. Continue reading →