This blog post is written by a gardening mom in California, but has some great ideas for helping young kids enjoy garden planning anywhere! View Resource »
Gardens for Young Learners
Everyone has a place in a garden. Careful attention to the garden design and materials used will help ensure an inspiring and safe space for even the youngest learners. Download Brief »
Connecting the Child Care Garden to the Table
A garden at your early childhood center will not only grow delicious fruits and vegetables, but it will also grow healthier children! Youth gardens offer early childhood sites access to fresh produce and offer children opportunities to plant, care for, and taste a variety of fruits and vegetables. In this document, you will learn the benefits of youth gardens and the measures to take to keep your students and your garden healthy and growing! Download Brief »
Outdoor Classrooms for Young Learners
Imagine a classroom with hills to climb, insects to observe, and special places to gather and reflect. Where does such a place exist? Outside! Outdoor classrooms teach children about the world around them. This brief outlines the benefits of nature play, suggests elements to include in an outdoor classroom, and highlights two Wisconsin schools combining nature, learning, and fun. Download Brief »
Farm to School Teaching Resources
This website, based out of North Carolina, has some excellent lessons and recipes for the school garden! Lessons are sorted by grade level, from PreK through high school. View Resource »
