A New Garden Grows This Spring A Virtual Garden That Helps Kids Learn About Nutrition and Gardening as a Way to Connect with Real Gardens and Healthier Eating Choices
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“With many adults familiar with gardening and cooking and many kids familiar with social media and virtual worlds, we put those different areas of expertise together to create a fun game the whole family can enjoy while creating new eating and fitness behaviors in the household.” KidsCom.com’s Idea Seekers Garden uses virtual world game play to tie in with school and community garden programs that teach about growing plants, plant issues, nutrition and food preparation.Norm Lownds Associate Professor and Curator, 4-H Childrens Gardens Michigan State University 517-355-5191 ext.1349 lownds@msu.edu Milwaukee, WI, April 23, 2010 --( PR.com )-- KidsCom.com’s Idea Seeker virtual world, where kids explore a broad range of learning fun, is pleased to announce the opening of the Idea Seekers Garden game, a virtual play experience designed to promote a cleaner, greener planet and healthier kids.The “MyGarden” lessons include ready-to-use lessons that meet Michigan educational standards and the USDA dietary guidelines.“The virtual gardening experience at KidsCom.com provides an innovative educational opportunity for youth to learn about gardening and nutrition and rounds out our MyGarden program here in Michigan,” says Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) associate program leader Becky Henne.About KidsCom.comKidsCom.coms Idea Seeker Universe is populated with virtual worlds where simulation experiences, video and mini-game learning helps build awareness and interest in real world social issues, solutions, activities, products and services.It is a place where plants, children and imaginations grow.For more information, please visit: http://4hgarden.msu.edu/kidstour.About Michigan State University ExtensionMichigan State University Extension (MSUE) helps people improve their lives through an educational process that applies knowledge to critical issues, needs and opportunities.