Farm to School
Farm to school is a national movement that helps connect kids to healthy, local food while also supporting local farmers and building communities.
Read MoreSchool gardens are a fantastic way to transition a more traditional classroom to an outdoor, experiential learning opportunity centered on student engagement and critical thinking. You don’t have to wait for warmer weather to get started! Get a jump on the growing season by starting seedlings indoors and prepare your garden location now for a spring planting event.
Starting seeds indoors is a great way to initiate a garden project. It’s also inexpensive if your school is looking to grow a variety of plants. Check out these 5 steps to kick off a successful growing season:
A school garden is also a great way to engage your school’s parents and families to be actively involved in your wellness initiatives.
Activities such as these help students explore…
Self-Awareness: Harvesting fruits and veggies that children have worked so hard to grow is the perfect opportunity for students to celebrate the success of their own hard work. A school garden provides chances for children to be a part of something bigger than themselves and gain self-confidence and self-efficacy by recognizing their capacity to use their skills to achieve their goals. Students will develop a sense of ownership for their health when they experience growing their own food from seed to yum!
Responsible Decision Making: Growing veggies requires patience, evaluation, and reflection. Students can work together to problem-solve and analyze solutions to assure that all of the plants in the garden reach their fullest potential. Gardens provide ample opportunities to teach children about responsibilities in care-taking and problem-solving.
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