Jingchu Network (Hubei Daily) News (Correspondent Wu Qian Yu Lingyun) On the morning of April 16, the Hengzhuang Branch of the Second Kindergarten in Fancheng District, Xiangyang City held a series of activities of "Spring Ploughing Festival", which invited all member units and some kindergarten parents of Hengzhuang Community, Xiangyang No. 47 Middle School and the second responsibility area of preschool teaching and research to participate.
The scene of the "Spring Ploughing Festival" series of activities. Photo courtesy of correspondent
On the day of the event, the sun was shining and the spring breeze was warm. The children arrived early in the kindergarten, dressed in neat uniforms, each carrying a bucket and shovel in their hands, and their faces were full of anticipation and curiosity. Parents also actively participated in the event, some prepared a variety of seeds for the children, and some prepared tender green seedlings, and everyone was full of enthusiasm and expectation for this activity.
Before the start of the activity, the teacher introduced the meaning of spring ploughing and the basic knowledge of farming culture to the children. She told the children that spring plowing is one of the most important tasks of the year for farmers, and it is related to the harvest and quality of life throughout the year. At the same time, the children were shown how to use various agricultural tools and safety precautions were emphasized.
The scene of the "Spring Ploughing Festival" series of activities. Photo courtesy of correspondent
Subsequently, under the guidance of the teacher, the children began their spring ploughing practice. Some are responsible for loosening the soil, some are responsible for sowing seeds, some are responsible for watering, and everyone is very busy. The children worked very carefully, turning the soil carefully with small shovels, planting seeds and seedlings gently into the soil, and then using small buckets to bring water and water gently. Although the children's movements are not skilled enough, their seriousness and enthusiasm are touching. In the process of labor, the children not only learn how to farm, but also learn how to cooperate with others, how to divide labor and cooperate, and work together to complete tasks.
The teacher explains how to use agricultural tools. Photo courtesy of correspondent
It is understood that since the Hengzhuang Branch of the Second Kindergarten in Fancheng District was rated as a "Forest Campus" in 2022, it has fully excavated the natural resources around it and deeply cultivated nature education, so that children can experience in nature, explore in experience, think in exploration, and grow in thinking, so as to promote children's free, natural and confident growth.