Gro More Good Learning Activities is a series of 72 free lessons focused on the four seasons of a garden. Each activity is fun, hands-on and perfect for getting your kids outside, exploring and learning. The activities are based on early childhood education best practices and developed in partnership with the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. Lessons can be expanded and used with any age group. View Resource »
Beets and Carrots: A Farm to ECE Lesson Plan
This lesson plan works well with children 3-5 years old. Adaptations for younger children are also mentioned in the resource. The lesson involves learning about carrots and beets through reading and singing, seed, color, and taste investigations, and a cooking activity. View Resource »
Cultivating Childhood Wellness Through Gardening
A free online training for K-12 teachers, early childcare professionals, and community educators. Topics cover garden planning, activities, and curricula. The entire training takes about 90 minutes, but can be viewed in separate chapters. Early childhood educators and some after-school program staff can earn 1.5 CEUs through The Registry. View Resource »
Gardening and Cooking Songs, Books, and Tips for Families
Looking for great ways to engage young children around gardening and cooking? This resource has great ideas for families and early care educators for getting started. View Resource »
Tree Exploration Activity for Young Children
To explore and discover nature, all you need is a tree! Here is a great activity for families and early care educators to do with young children that will get out and exploring the wonder of trees and nature around you. View Resource »