by admin | May 22, 2018 | Food Literacy, Resource
Ingredients for Successful Classroom Cooking Enjoying a fresh harvest of vegetables is one of the best parts of gardening with students! In celebration of Eat, in our Plant, Grow, Eat, Share charter, we are sharing our top ingredients for successful classroom cooking....
by admin | May 7, 2018 | Resource
Grow… Understanding: Common Plant Misconceptions This week, we are celebrating GROW, as part of our Little Green Thumbs charter ‘Plant, Grow, Eat and Share’. There are countless opportunities to grow understanding as we explore our classroom gardens. As we grow a...
by admin | May 1, 2018 | Resource
Seed Starting “Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch. “ – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web It is a wondrous moment when a first seedling emerges, for adults and children alike! Starting your garden plants from seed...
by admin | Apr 30, 2018 | Resource
How did that get in my lunchbox? At the heart of what we do is the knowing that kids need, and deserve, to know where their food comes from. But what does that really mean, and how do we achieve it? We’ve all heard a similar story to the student who asked if chocolate...
by admin | Apr 28, 2018 | Resource
After a growing season with your students, there is no better way to enjoy the harvest than to prepare a meal or snack together with your fresh garden vegetables. Many students have already heard the saying ‘you are what you ...
by admin | Apr 17, 2018 | Food Literacy, Resource
How do we solve the problem of hunger and food security on a global and local scale? This BIG question can be a tough discussion for teachers and students, often with no straightforward answer. Everybody knows what it feels like to be hungry, but for many students...
