Academics
Pre-Kindergarten
From Seed to Jar
Our garden bounty continues! In late August, the keiki planted cucumber seeds that had been gifted to us by a former student. As they examined the seed packet, they immediately knew these cucumbers were meant to become pickles.
With water, wonder, and care, they tended to the seeds—celebrating each stage of growth with excitement and exclamations of, “Look how the pickles are growing!”
Finally, we harvested enough cucumbers to transform them into refrigerator pickles. The keiki explored, smelled, touched, and asked questions about all the ingredients used in pickle-making. Some of their wonderings included:
- “What’s brine?”
- “Why is garlic sticky?”
- “Dill has leaning lines—and it smells!”
They showed great focus and care when cutting with a sharp tool, and of course, taste-testing the cucumbers was a must! We might have filled even more jars if the fresh cucumbers hadn’t tasted so good.
After adding the brine, our jars were full and ready for the final step. The keiki made sure no cucumbers were left behind! Now, it’s time to practice patience once again—our pickles need a week in the refrigerator to fully develop their flavor.
