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by | 12-Sep-2017
This garden-based nutrition education curriculum features seven full lesson plans that are aligned with Wisconsin's Model Academic Standards for Nutrition, Health, Science, and other related subjects. A series of shorter garden-based activities is also included.
by | 12-Sep-2017
"Got Dirt?" walks you through all the steps to plan and build a school garden, and provides example activities for garden programming.
by | 12-Sep-2017
In Teaching in Nature's Classroom: Core Principles of Garden-Based Education, Nathan Larson shares a philosophy of teaching in the garden. Rooted in years of experience and supported by research, Larson presents fifteen guiding principles of garden-based education. These principles and best practices are illustrated through engaging stories from the field. The book features vivid paintings by mural artist Becky Redelings and connections to the research literature provided by Alex Wells and Sam Dennis of the University of Wisconsin Environmental Design Lab.
by University of California Cooperative Extension: LA County | 12-Sep-2017
Pasos sencillos para el desarrollo de un programa de jardinería escolar
by Red Internacional de Huertos Escolares | 12-Sep-2017
Nuestra red promueve los huertos educativos y ayuda a que estos programas se fortalezcan, se multipliquen, y se conviertan en espacios de aprendizaje cada vez más nutridos. Esta página es una herramienta para el intercambio de experiencias, recursos e inspiración.
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by Life Lab | 12-Sep-2017
The Life Lab Science Program distilled their years of world-wide school garden experience into a concise 50-page guide that asks and answers most questions you need to consider for creating an outdoor classroom garden. Items covered include your garden’s purpose; school staff, volunteers, and students; connecting with curriculum; site selection and design; theme gardens; fund-raising; public awareness; and more. Get this guide if you are thinking about starting a garden for your school or program, then move on to The Growing Classroom and Life Lab Science. This publication is available free as a PDF download
by Susan M. Spector, University of California Master Gardener | 01-Apr-2013
This bilingual gardening dictionary for schools and after-school gardening programs, produced by University of California Master Gardeners, has translations of tools, measurements, conversions, phrases, and crop names.
by National Farm to School Network | 28-Aug-2017
This resource aims to promote understanding amongst Head Start stakeholders of how farm to ECE supports achievement of Head Start Program Performance Standards and contributes to learning and development benchmarks as outlined in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework.
by National Farm to School Network | 2-Aug-2017
In this webinar learn about the variety of ways that state agencies across the country are leading the way in farm to ECE.
by Lycoming College and STEPS Head Start | 8-Aug-2017
This curriculum offers 12 months worth of creative and engaging activities aimed at introducing children to fruits and vegetables through sensory exploration while learning about the health benefits of fresh produce.
by National Farm to School Network | 2-Aug-2017
Encourage creativity and artistic expression during National Farm to School Month with these coloring page templates.
by Montana Harvest of the Month | 1-Aug-2017
This resource includes tips and guidelines for conducting a successful taste test at your school.
by National Farm to School Network | 14-Jul-2017
October is National Farm to School Month! This fact sheet offers an overview of National Farm to School Month and ideas for celebrating in your community.
by Boulder Valley School District - School Food Project | 01-Jan-2016
These manuals share experiences and best practices form implementing farm to school and school garden programs.
by The Policy Equity Group | 13-Sep-2018
These resource, developed by The Policy Equity Group, align farm to ECE strategies with one of the most widely used ECE curricula—The Creative Curriculum®. The guides explores how teachers can use The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool and The Creative Curriculum® for Infants, Toddlers, & Twos as a foundation to embed farm to ECE learning opportunities into their existing practices.
by MSU Center for Regional Food Systems | 8-Jun-2017
This procurement toolbox is designed to help early childhood programs purchase local food, and includes step-by-step instructions for purchasing from a variety of local food sources.
by National Farm to School Network | 05-Jun-2017
This resource is intended for use by stakeholders from diverse backgrounds (e.g., food systems, farm to school, policy) to facilitate a shared understanding of the early care and education sector and the natural opportunities to integrate farm to school initiatives into early care and education settings.
by National Farm to School Network | 16-May-2017
This document provides an overview of the National Farm to School Network’s 2017-2019 Strategic Plan.
by New Hampshire Farm to School, Maine Farm to School Network, Massachusetts Farm to School | 01-Nov-2016
This guide explores why schools might choose to source local seafood, the different methods for purchasing local seafood, and innovative strategies for promoting local seafood to students.
by National Farm to School Network | 12-Apr-2017
Statewide network building is a key approach to institutionalizing farm to ECE. Watch a recording of the April NFSN Farm to ECE Webinar to learn keys to success in building statewide networks.