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Preschool Holiday Gifts - Five Great Things Your Preschooler Can Learn from A Chia Pet
Do you want a preschool holiday gift that's fun and educational? Are you running out 
of stocking stuffer ideas? Do you want just one more preschool holiday gift under the tree? Want a fun and yes, cheesy holiday gift for your preschooler? How about a Chia Pet Puppy? These fun holiday presents are great for preschoolers to interest them in plants and gardening. Here are five great things your preschooler can learn from a receiving a chia pet as a holiday gift.
Plants Grow from Seeds:
It may sound too simple, but a chia pet is a great way to teach your preschooler that plants come from seeds. In your chia pet package you'll get seeds to spread on your chia pet.
What Plants need to Grow: 
To grow a chia pet, just like any plant, you'll need water and sunlight. Your preschooler will learn from this holiday gift that plants need water and sunlight to thrive.
Patience:
Few preschoolers have much patience. What they want, they want now. Yet plants need time to grow. Your child will learn patience as they wait the few days for your chia pet to sprout.
Plants Require Constant Care:
If not cared for with water and sunlight, a chia pet, like all plants will eventually dry up and die. Your preschooler will learn the importance of taking care of plants so they flourish.
Caring for a Plant does not Take much Time:
A chia pet, like many plants, simply requires sunlight and water to flourish. Not only are these things easy to give, but they require little time commitment or knowledge to give to a plant. From your chia pet, your preschooler will learn that at a young age, they have enough time and knowledge to care for a simple plant.
And don't negate the emotional benefits your preschooler will receive from caring for a simple plant like a chia pet. Benefits such as self-confidence that they can care for a plant and the simple happiness of watching their holiday gift grow.
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