Sprouts & Sprigs Grove

Winter often gets a bad rap. Yes, there are many days during the winter season that are full of rain or snow, but that doesn't mean that the entire season is a bummer. Why not look at the winter season as an opportunity to learn about things you may overlook the rest of the year? We've put together the following list of exciting winter learning ideas, broken down into six categories, for you and your family to enjoy!

Anytime of the year is a great time to reflect on all the things you're thankful for, but here in the United States we have a holiday set aside to celebrate all the things we are thankful for. This Thanksgiving Sprouts & Sprigs Grove decided to compile a list of some things we are thankful for, check out our list below:  One of the things that comes to mind for most people when someone mentions Fall is falling leaves. I could be wrong, but I'm fairly certain that the season gets its name from the fallen leaves. Some people may see fall leaves as a nuisance but not me! I'm extremely thankful for bag of leaves to add to our compost pile so we can amend our soil for next year's garden! We actually got these leaves from our local park. They raked them up into piles and we bagged them up and brought them home.  While oak leaves don't make great compost, acorns do have many uses! Your family can learn about oak trees, acorns and pinecones with these lessons:  I t'...