Garden tools for children are the kind of childhood plaything you don’t think of as toys until the day you are wise enough to invest in some. If you happen to be a gardener, you’ll completely understand how necessary a set of kid’s gloves, a watering can, and some tools for mucking around in the dirt can be.
But if you aren’t a gardener, you may still want to invest, particularly if you happen to have a play space that features bare dirt or you want to get your grandchildren away from their screens for a while.
Child-sized gardening gloves and a trowel that fits smaller hands is a great starter kit for your Play Library of best kids’ toys.
Gardening is so much fun with little hands. We have gotten years out of an original set of kids gardening gloves and tools from the dollar spot at Target. We’ve included a set of tools inside of our Gardening Playdatebox, that’s how much we love them!
If you are looking for a fun birthday gift for a toddler or preschooler with a springtime birthday, this one is a hit! I include seeds as well since there’s just something about your very own garden. Add some paintable ceramic flower pots the kids can decorate as well.
Even the littlest gardeners will get some joy out of digging in the dirt. There’s just something about sunshine and bare toes in the dirt that is attractive to small gardeners, and the great out-of-doors is a really healthy place to be. Kids develop an appreciation for plants, bugs, and the world around them when they have opportunities to explore freely.
Another vital children’s gardening tool is a hose to water with.
Favorite Garden Tools For Children
Consider keeping some of the following on hand. You’ll find collections of reasonably sturdy garden tools for children in most toy stores and department stores, or if you garden yourself, simply set a few of your own smaller tools aside in a container just for the kids.
- Child-sized trowel, spade, rake
- Kids’ gardening gloves
- A watering can
- A bucket or bag for carrying tools
- Access to a hose – a spray nozzle with a trigger a child can manage is an extra bonus for a preschooler
- An assortment of old pots for painting and planting
