When little kids are encouraged and supported to pursue the things they love to do, it’s pretty hard for them to not succeed!
Boredom Strikes
PexelsLittle kids don’t have responsibilities or consistent routines yet, so it’s easy for them to get bored, especially when they’re not allowed to go out and play with friends because of a global health crisis.
A School Program
PexelsBonnie Plants started a school program that aims to get children interested in growing vegetables by giving every third grader in Acme-Delco Elementary School a small cabbage plant or two for them to grow at home.
Meet Kyra
YouTube, WWAY NEWS9-year-old Kyra Sutton was one of the third-graders who managed to grow four to six inches-wide cabbages.
She’s Persistent
PexelsKyra kept on watering her cabbages until she saw that they were growing quickly. During cold days, she would put buckets over her crops to protect them from the elements.
Giant Cabbages
YouTube, WWAY NEWSWhen she checked her veggies, Kyra was surprised to see that her cabbages were five times the size of those she sees in the supermarket, and the others were around three times the size.
Time To Harvest
YouTube, WWAY NEWSKyra and her family decided that it was time to harvest the largest cabbage, so they dug it up from the ground and weighed it.
Whopping 31 Pounds
PexelsKyra’s whole family was shocked at the cabbage’s weight as the weighing scale showed 31 pounds!
Good For 25 Families
PexelsThey knew it would be difficult for them to eat up the whole giant cabbage so Kyra’s family cut it up and gave the pieces to 25 other families.
Watch how little Kyra successfully grew giant cabbages in the video below.
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