One great way of showing children the process of growing plants, is to grow them from seed. And whilst this will naturally take longer than popping down to the local garden center and buying them already grown, it will teach your little ones some very important skills. What will children learn by growing plants from seed? Hand eye coordination. Patience. Confidence in themselves. Where food ‘actually’ comes from. An appreciation for the seasons. Care and nuture and the Beauty in Flowers If you are planting with young children, always supervise them when handling seeds.