{"id":112,"date":"2024-06-21T13:10:40","date_gmt":"2024-06-21T18:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mowandblow.com\/blog\/?p=112"},"modified":"2024-11-01T13:50:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-01T18:50:15","slug":"ideas-for-getting-your-kids-to-help-with-the-lawn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mowandblow.com\/blog\/ideas-for-getting-your-kids-to-help-with-the-lawn\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for involving your kids in lawn care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Summer is a great time to get your kids engaged in taking care of the lawn. By getting them to participate in yard work, you can help them get some much-needed sunshine and physical activity. Plus, involving your kids in lawn care can teach them the importance of working hard, helping your family, and taking care of what you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this blog post, we\u2019ll give you some ideas for getting your kids to participate in maintaining your lawn throughout the summer. We hope this info assists you in using lawn care as a means of teaching them the importance of hard work and helping others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Disclaimer: These are just ideas of tasks for your children. Each task will depend on your child\u2019s physical, mental, and emotional maturity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have young kids (6 years-old and younger)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As you’re going about doing activities in your yard, allow your little one to come with you and do developmentally appropriate tasks as they are able. Here are some ideas for fun lawn activities you may be able to do with your young kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick stuff up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your child enjoys seek-and-find activities, he or she may really enjoy picking up sticks, gumballs, small rocks, and other debris that could get in the way of a lawn mower. Walk with your child throughout the yard, helping them if needed to spot the stuff they may miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put stuff out<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your child may be able to assist you in spreading out mulch and pine straw to refresh your plant beds. So, get some small gloves to protect their hands, and let them help you beautify your lawn!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tend to the garden<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is an opportunity to teach your little ones the basics of gardening in a hands-on way. Let them help dig holes for plants. Allow them to plant seeds. Give them a chance to water the plant beds with a small watering can. And don\u2019t be afraid to be a bit silly with them as they help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pull up weeds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Your child can turn weed-hunting into a game. Let them find looser weeds in the yard and plant beds that they can then pull up on their own. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have kids between the ages of 7 and 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As your child grows, he or she may be able to handle more tasks aside from the ones we mentioned earlier. Here are some ideas for the not-quite-yet teen in your household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use an electric leaf blower<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

They may be ready to learn how to use an electric leaf blower. Electric leaf blowers tend to be lighter and quieter, so your child may not need to use ear protection. They will, however need to wear protective eyewear, pants, and close-toed shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use a lawnmower <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re ready to start letting your child mow the lawn<\/a>, we encourage you to have them wear protective clothing, such as close-toed shoes, protective eyewear, and pants. And, if they’re using a gas-powered lawn mower, we recommend they wear ear protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Walk them through the process (literally walking alongside them as they mow). Explain the \u201cmow-in-a-grid\u201d concept to them. Allow them to make mistakes. But above all, be patient with them. This is often a big deal to a kid and will likely foster in them a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the average size of children this age, we suggest they use a lawn mower that is easier for them to maneuver, such as a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n