Working on the land

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By Jean Evansearly years consultant and author

original article published June 2008

Discover the farming jobs associated with growing crops

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In this article:

  1. Introduce field play to your setting
  2. Plough the fields
  3. Old MacDonald’s work
  4. Sow some seeds
  5. Further ideas

Introduce field play to your setting

Set up a tuff spot or builder’s tray in your farm-play area and vary the content every few days to give new sensory experiences, for example, soil, compost, grass and bark chippings.

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