Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Schools Division of Batangas
STA. MONICA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sta. Monica, San Luis

NARRATIVE REPORT ON HOME GARDENING IN TIMES OF PANDEMIC

Gardening has always been one of the relaxing recreational activity that can provide
great personal rewards. During this time, when many people are working at home and
students are learning at home, gardening can be a positive family-inclusive activity to adopt.
Remote schooling is new for most all students in our community. Hands-on activities
like gardening can encourage children to participate in a way that will enhance learning.
Gardening can teach young, preschool- and elementary-aged children, to reinforce skills such
as measurements, addition, subtraction, counting, sorting into categories and colors.
Practicing motor skills and learning work ethic are also life-skills taught through gardening.
From a mental aspect, growing a vegetable garden may be a way for adults and
children to cope with boredom and help families gain a sense of security. Historical
experiences during trying times have given us examples of how important gardening can be
in our society.
SMES particularly SPG officers and members cooperate in the conduct of home
gardening to help beat the anxiety and can be source of food and additional earning.