This oversized outdoor xylophone is a great addition to any garden or outdoor classroom. Younger students can help with its assembly, while math and music lessons for older students are perfect for determining how big the boards have to be for the notes to have proper intervals. View Resource »
Singing and Learning in the Garden
From our friends at The Edible Schoolyard Project, this lesson allows young students to put their garden learning to music. The garden is a vast habitat and through this song students will learn — and brainstorm — about the many organisms that call the garden their home. View Resource »
15 Fun Family Gardening Projects
From math in the garden to simple bird feeders to digging in the dirt, these activities will be fun for parents and kids alike! Enjoy projects in your home garden or adapt them for group settings. View Resource »
The Debate Plate Series
This Edible Schoolyard series focuses on factors and considerations that influence personal food choices. Originally created for 8th graders, these recipes and discussions can be adapted for different ages and are great for a classroom or dinner table! View Resource »
Nature Journaling
Sit down and look around. Make a list or draw a picture of what you see. Write down what you are feeling and your thoughts. Write a poem. Collect fallen leaves to press in your notebook. There is no right way to make a nature journal, so it’s a great activity for people of any age. Musings can be shared in the classroom or at home! View Resource »
