Life Lab has cross-mapped every lesson in The Growing Classroom with the Common Core Math and Language Arts standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Check out this page for lots of great resources and lessons. View Resource »
Germination & Plant Reproduction
Growing seedlings from seeds isn’t just about getting a head start on next spring’s garden! It is a golden opportunity to learn about plant life cycles, seed structure, and little tricks that some plants have developed such as needing to expose seeds to cold temperatures before they will germinate. Take a look at this resource from Easy Science for Kids for tips and information on germination and plant reproduction. View Resource »
Wisconsin Vegetable Planting Calendar
Knowing when to plant vegetables is important to the success of your garden. This Wisconsin vegetable planting calendar from Urban Farmer can help gardeners decide when and what to plant, starting the growing season off strong. View Resource »
Smarter Lunchroom Signs and Labels
Dynamic, colorful signage beautifies the lunchroom and gets students excited about eating school meals! These graphic, impactful designs are easy to use — just print in color and post along the service line, atop the salad bar, and near menu boards. Help to highlight food from the garden or from other local sources! View Resource »
Garden to Cafeteria Toolkit
Slow Food USA, in partnership with Whole Kids Foundation, has developed a toolkit to help school district food services safely bring school garden produce onto the lunch line! The toolkit builds off the successes and safety protocols of five school districts across the United States to provide templates and a step-by-step process to help District Food Services develop their own protocols. View Resource »
