SOCO + The OC Mix’s upcoming Virtual Kids Club is sure to help your kiddos grow! Join us online on Friday, August 27 for a reading of the #1 New York Times bestseller, We Are the Gardeners followed by a fun and simple craft tutorial.

Written by HGTV legend Joanna Gaines and illustrated by Julianna Swaney, this whimsical story teaches readers the importance of hard work, familial love, and perseverance. If you would like to follow along at home, you may purchase a copy of the book here.

After the reading, learn how to make a craft that your little ones will total “dig” - Paper Plate Gardens! Check out the list of materials you’ll need below:
Paper Plate
Paint (brown and sky blue)
Paintbrushes
Cardstock
Yarn (brown)
Hole Puncher
Tape
Scissors

All past + current Kids Club videos can be found on the center’s blog here. To receive updates about future events, and stay up-to-date on SOCO news, be sure to subscribe here. You can also follow the center on Instagram at @socoandtheocmix.