by Nilay | Aug 26, 2026 | Activity, Agriculture Education, Events, News
Ask a student what they remember most about elementary school years later, and the answer isn’t always a worksheet or lesson. Sometimes, it’s an unbelievably enormous cucumber that appeared in the classroom garden overnight. In our Little Green Thumbs...
by Nilay | Aug 26, 2026 | Activity, Agriculture Education, Events, News
A classroom garden can teach students how a seed becomes a plant. In Patricia Goodine’s classroom, it can also become a place to learn about responsibility, food, culture, community and the connections between them. In our Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight...
by Nilay | Aug 26, 2026 | Activity, Agriculture Education, Events, News
Great classroom gardens grow much more than plants. They grow curiosity, confidence, responsibility and connections that can stay with students long after the harvest is over. In our Little Green Thumbs Teacher Spotlight series, we’re celebrating educators from...
by Nilay | Aug 24, 2026 | Events, News
One national award. One outstanding educator. Open to both LGT and LGS teachers. The LGT and LGS National Teacher Award Applications close March 31, 2027. We are excited to continue the LGT and LGS National Teacher Award for the 2026/27 school year, celebrating the...
by Nilay | Jun 10, 2026 | Events, News
Little Green Thumbs is thrilled to announce Tamarah Willis as a recipient of the Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award. We would also like to thank our core sponsor Nutrien. Without their support, this award would never happen! This new national award...
by Nilay | Jun 10, 2026 | Agriculture Education, Events, News
Little Green Thumbs is proud to announce Hayley Muench as a recipient of the Inaugural Little Green Thumbs National Teacher Award, recognizing her outstanding commitment to garden-based learning, food literacy, and student engagement. We would also like to thank our...
