

Lesson Plans
Browse our collection of garden, food and farm, and recipe lesson plans for preschool, K-5, and more. All Growing Minds lesson plans include connections to age-appropriate children’s literature and are aligned with Common Core State Standards, NC Essential Standards, or NC Foundations for Early Learning and Development.


Seasonal Resources
Squash plants, also known as cucurbits, originated in the Americas. While winter squashes typically grow on vines, summer squash plants are often bushy. These versatile veggies can be used in pasta dishes, salads, casseroles, and even breads!
Meet Your Farmer
A video series by Growing Minds
Meet some of the people who grow your food! Our Meet Your Farmer and Junior Farm Tour videos provide students and families with virtual tours of family farms in Western North Carolina.