Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of January

…w to use the tools successfully. Vegetable Castles (Preschool): Children become comfortable with tasting new foods in the supportive, positive environment of their preschool. Children learn about and learn to identify different types of local fruits and vegetables. Cabbage Exploration (K-2): Introduce students to cabbage and guide them in closely observing characteristics of, and tasting, several cabbage varieties. Veggie Crowns (K-2): Introduce s…

Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of June

…isit the Growing Minds’ farm to school literature database to browse our recommendations. Type “insects” or “summer” into the search bar to find books that align with this week’s theme.    Recipe: While the summer solstice is still a couple weeks away, the fireflies have started flashing in the evenings and it sure does feel like summer. To kick off the season, make this smoothie with whatever fresh, local berries you have on hand. For a taste of…

Soil Jeopardy

…tudents will form questions based on facts and information gathered from research Share researched information with the class through a fun game Challenge students to work as a group Materials : Books and handouts about soils and compost. Paper and writing materials, whiteboard or chalkboard, play money. NC Standard Course of Study Goals : Science –2.01, 2.03, 2.04, 2.05, 2.06 English Language Arts –1.04, 1.06,2.03, 2.06, 2.08, 3.03, 3.06, 4.02, 5…

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