Curricula, Lessons, & Activities

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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 »

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Botanical Classification, or What’s in a Name?

You may say “po-TAY-to” and I may say “poTAH-to”, but someone else might call it Solanum tuberosum. It can be easy to forget that the veggies we grow in our gardens are, first and foremost, plants. Plants can go under a variety of monikers and it’s helpful to understand where the various names come from and what they mean. This tool from kidsgardening.org is a great introduction to how we classify plants. View Resource »