Book 29, Question 14 · Video
How do you stay safe while gardening?
Wear sunscreen and a hat, and drink water on hot days. Use gloves to protect hands from thorns and dirt, and sturdy shoes. Ask a grown-up to handle sharp tools and anything with motors. Never eat anything from the garden before it is washed, and never eat plants you cannot identify. Check for ticks after being in tall grass, and wash your hands afterward.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do you stay safe while gardening?
The Big Idea
Gardening is fun and healthy! But there are a few safety rules. How do you stay safe?
Sun and Water
Step one: Sun and Water. Wear sunscreen and a hat, and drink water on hot days. Gloves protect hands from thorns and dirt, and sturdy shoes protect feet.
Grown-up Jobs
Step two: Grown-up Jobs. Ask a grown-up to handle sharp tools and anything with a motor. Always put tools away so no one steps on a rake.
Eat Safely
Step three: Eat Safely. Never eat anything from the garden before it is washed, and never eat plants you cannot identify. Check for ticks after being in tall grass, and wash your hands afterward.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Shade. Sun shield. Thorn guard. Foot guard.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Always put tools away so no one steps on a rake. Wash before eating. Check for ticks. Wash your hands.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Make a garden safety poster. Write five safety rules. Draw a picture for each rule. Hang it near the garden door. Which rule is most important?
Outro
Stay safe in the garden with a hat, sunscreen, water, gloves, and sturdy shoes. Let grown-ups handle sharp tools and motors, wash garden food before eating, never eat unknown plants, check for ticks, and wash your hands. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!