Choosing the right plants for your garden is always important, but it’s especially crucial for gardens designed for young children. This list from Kidsgardening.org includes annual and perennial plants considered safe for young children. View Resource »
The Wisconsin Food Systems Education Conceptual Framework
This Food Systems Education Conceptual Framework is not a curriculum itself. Rather, the framework provides the foundation and organizing structure through which curricula, activity guides, programs, specific lessons and other teaching materials are developed, whether that be in a pK-12 setting or a community setting. As food systems understandings evolve, along with our food systems themselves, the framework will too evolve. View Resource »
Container Herb Gardening for Young Children
There are many things you can do with an herb garden! Check out this guide and how you can connect an herb garden at your ECE site with the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »
Farmers’ Market Activity Ideas for Young Children
Check out this activity guide to enhance learning opportunities for young children before, during, and after a farmers’ market visit. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »
Let’s Go to the Farmers’ Market!
This guide answers questions for early care and education sites who are interested in visiting farmers’ markets. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »