Early Care & Education

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Fearless Beginning Gardening at Your Program

This resource is designed to remind you of your well-honed ability as an educator to learn new skills and share the experience with young children (in other words, you already have what it takes to do this!). Learn how to start small, engage children in the garden successfully, and also how to tackle any problem that may arise and turn it into a learning opportunity. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »

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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 »

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Engage Families with Farm to ECE

Family engagement is central to early care and education quality. Farm to Early Care and Education can be used as a tool to promote successful family partnerships! Check out this resource for ideas on how to cultivate a healthy site for all your families, connect caregivers to learning, and for free printables. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »

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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 »