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EYFS Gardening

The children in Cherry Class took part in a group activity with our school gardener, who taught the children about plants and the necessary steps to take when planting sunflower seeds. After they had finished, the children could confidently explain the process of planting seeds.

The children in Cherry Class took part in a group activity with our school gardener, who taught the children about plants and the necessary steps to take when planting sunflower seeds. After they had finished, the children could confidently explain the process of planting seeds.

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