Preschoolers Garden and Grow Their Own Snacks

A group of preschoolers at Shaloh House Preschool & Kindergarten welcomed the spring season this year with the help of Mr. Mal Jacobs. The children learned how to properly care for the peach tree in the school’s backyard.

During the lesson, they helped to unfold a tree net that was carefully wrapped over and around the tree. The net will allow the peaches to continue ripening and will keep them safe from the local squirrel population.

The children look forward to harvesting the peaches and including them in the school’s healthy snack program.

Shaloh House Preschool & Kindergarten mindfully serves only fresh fruit and vegetables as part of its raising healthy children initiative.