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 »
Forcing Spring Bulbs
Do you have any flower bulbs left over from fall planting? This great indoor-outdoor lesson can help students conceptualize some plants’ need for cold temperatures. Forcing is the process of exposing bulbs to necessary cold temperatures (usually accomplished by placing them in a refrigerator) and then planting them in an environment that makes them think it is time to grow. View Resource »
Seed Balls
Seed balls are small bundles of seeds, clay, and soil or compost. Although seed balls have been around since ancient times, they were rediscovered in the 1930s by the Guerilla Gardening movement as a way to covertly introduce vegetation by simply tossing the seed balls (or, on a large scale, dropping them from an airplane). This activity is great for all learners and fun and inexpensive way to learn about native plants. View Resource »
Farm to ECE Interest Areas for Young Children
This informational brief features Farm to ECE activities organized by interest area so you can mix and match to meet your program needs and children’s interests. Includes farm to ECE story time, dramatic play, and outdoor investigation ideas. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »
Persuasive Writing in the Garden
This activity incorporates Common Core learning standards for English in your garden planning! In this lesson, students will use a variety of strategies to convince their peers to choose a given theme for the school garden. Written for grades 4-6. View Resource »
