Tim stared at the empty garden plot, hands on hips. 'I'll grow my first plant!' he declared.

Mom smiled. 'We need a plan. Let's make your first chart!' Tim nodded eagerly.

They listed what they'd do: Choose seeds, plant them, water, and watch them grow.

First, Tim chose carrot seeds. 'Carrots are yummy,' he thought, imagining crunchy bites.

With a trowel, Tim dug little holes. 'One seed per hole,' Mom instructed gently.

Tim covered the seeds with soil. 'Goodnight, seeds. Grow well,' he whispered.

Every morning, Tim watered his seeds. The chart reminded him, 'Water helps them sprout.'

Days passed. Tiny green shoots poked through! 'Look, Mom! They're growing!' Tim cheered.

Every week, Tim marked the chart. The shoots turned into seedlings, then young plants.

The carrots needed time. Tim learned patience as he cared for them each day.

At last, it was time to harvest. Tim pulled up a big orange carrot, beaming.

Mom hugged him. 'Your hard work and chart made beautiful carrots!' Tim was thrilled.