This resource resource was created to help source, menu, credit, and use more traditional foods in school meal programs. The Toolkit features native and traditional foods to include in school menus, new recipes for schools use, menu planning support, and procurement information. View Resource »
The Three Sisters
This comprehensive project (designed for 5th graders) incorporates concepts of plant physiology, companion planting, ecology, history, and ethnobotany. It links to Next Generation Science Standards and is written to span two school years, but concepts could be adapted for shorter lessons. View Resource »
A similar lesson for younger students can be found here.
Want to cook with your Three Sisters harvest? Here’s a recipe!
Sunflower Garden for Young Children
You don’t need space for a huge garden to give children access to garden-based education! With a small sunny corner or even a larger 12’ x 12’ garden area at your early care and education site, you can create a sunflower garden to have a place of joy and beauty. This resources cover all the basics of starting a sunflower garden with young children, including materials needed and estimated costs as well as tips for involving young children in the garden. Related activities for each age group (infants/toddlers, 2-year olds, and 3 to 5 year olds and school age) are included along with connections to the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »
Container Herb Garden for Young Children
You don’t need space for a garden to give children access to garden-based education! Consider planting a container herb garden. This resources cover all the basics of starting an herb container garden with young children, including materials needed and estimated costs as well as tips for involving young children in the garden. Related activities for each age group (infants/toddlers, 2-year olds, and 3 to 5 year olds and school age) are included along with connections to the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards. View Resource »
Pollinator Friendly Alliance
The Pollinator Friendly Alliance (PFA) is a dynamic grassroots conservation organization concerned about the steep decline of pollinators. PFA has free resources for educators on how to make your space more friendly to pollinators and other beneficial insects. They also host hands-on learning events to help engage educators and community members. View Resource »
