…l teach and reinforce appropriate garden behavior. Students will use their senses to explore and investigate the world around them. August Edible vs. Non-Edible Gregory the Terrible Eater Students will learn the difference between edible and non-edible and understand how these concepts connect to a garden and the objects and properties of a garden. Through a visit to the garden and by utilizing charts and discussion questions, students will…
…blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass (or divide between two smaller glasses) and sip up the sunshine! Online Resources for Wednesday, 6/10: Virtual Firefly Experiences Fireflies in the Smokies: Fireflies—commonly referred to as lightning bugs by people in the Southern US—are actually beetles, not flies. Adults live for just a few weeks each year, but their presence is one of the most memorable and magical parts of summer. Fireflies are bio…
…ning, improving your soil, organic weed and pest control, and more. Purchase seeds: Flower, herb, fruit, and vegetable seeds can be purchased online from our friends at Asheville-based Sow True Seed. Purchase plant starts: If starting your own seeds seems daunting, you can simply purchase seedlings to transplant directly into your new garden. Seedlings, also known as plant starts, can be purchased from local farmers markets, including the ASAP M…
…anifesto, by Michael Pollan: Look at how to make thoughtful food choices based on Pollan’s advice, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals and The Omnivore’s Dilemma: The Secrets Behind What You Eat, Young Readers Edition, by Michael Pollan: Follow different food chains- industrial, organic, local sustainable, and foraged- from their source to the table. A teacher’s guide for using this book can…
…w) in each compartment, then thoroughly water the soil and snap the lid closed. Place the greenhouse in a sunny location and add water as needed. Kids can watch as plants sprout in their tiny greenhouse! More activities and gardening resources: Find inspiration and tips for starting your own Victory Garden in our April 13th Day by Day resource round-up. Our Lettuce Exploration lesson plan is highly adaptable and ties in well with starting a spr…
…One, two, three it’s a farmer’s life for me! Spend a day out in the fields and find out what farmers do! You’ll also find endnotes with fascinating facts about animals and crops. Go to www.barefootbooks.com/farmerslife to access your audio singalong of music by The Flannery Brothers and video animation online. This book is also available in a Spanish edition entitled ¡Vivamos la Granja! …
…hat children can interact with their animals, and lots more. Passes are $25 in advance. For more information about the tour and to purchase a pass online, visit www.asapconnections.org….
…hat has been planted/is currently growing: Edible Flowers: violas & calendula Sensory bed: lambs ear, spearmint, thyme Marigolds Sunflowers: 2 varieties Root vegetables: radishes, carrots (regular & purple), beets (regular & rainbow) Strawberries Nasturtiums Greens: kale, spinach, Swiss chard Peas (the little tunnel) What’s up next for planting: Herb spiral: basil, lavender, oregano, sage, parsley… Non-edible flowers: zinnias, alyssum, echinacea (…
…nd Sadie. We’ve paired these videos with: related lesson plans (you could use these videos as a starting point to study farm life, farm animals, animal fiber/weaving, traditional arts and crafts, or soil health/manure) viewing comprehension questions a vocabulary list, and a journal prompt. — That’s it for this week. Check back next week for new resources. Click here to access Day by Day resources from past weeks. If you didn’t find what you’re l…
…children’s books? Visit the Growing Minds’ farm to school literature database to browse our collection of recommended books. Type “rocks” into the search bar to find books that align with this week’s theme. Recipe for Tuesday, 6/2: Stone Soup Before you prepare today’s recipe, watch this animated short of the classic fable, Stone Soup, retold by Heather Forest. In this story, two hungry travelers visit a village hoping to find a bite to eat, bu…