Join ASAP for our annual Farm Tour!
…ldren 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….
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Growing Minds Day by Day: First Week of April
…campaign. The Growing Minds website features several pollinator and insect-themed lesson plans that can be adapted to the home garden or classroom: Honey Bees, Butterfly Life Cycles, Insect Exploration, and Insects in the Garden (for preschoolers). The first three lesson plans are geared for grades, K-2, but could be adapted for other ages. Activities: Bee Antennas Wrap black/yellow pipe cleaner around a headband. Twist another pipe cleaner ar…
Farm to School Taste Tests in School Cafeterias
…on and available in your area. Have the farmer who provided the local item come to the taste test and help pass out samples. Ask for the taste test and name of the sample local food item(s) to be mentioned during the school’s morning announcements. Provide students who tasted the sample with a Growing Minds sticker or a bookmark (particularly for younger grades). Contact us to request items for your taste test. If the school meal program is using…
Downloads
- Farm to School taste tests (quick view as .pdf)
Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of May
…on Arbor Day What Tree Is That? online identification field guide Lesson Plans This week we’re recommending the following Growing Minds lesson plan: Root Exploration: this lesson will introduce children to roots and the ways they function. Talk with children about the 5 “Ws” (who, what, when, where, and why) and use them as a guide for creating a poem about birds, trees, or roots. The National Environmental Education Foundation has also compiled…
Meet Your Farmer: The Liar’s Table
…tells the story of when Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight, and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised never to speak the monster’s name to anyone? This realistic—and hopeful—story of food insecurity builds awareness of the issue of childh…
“I Tried Local…” A Toolkit for Engaging Kids with Local Food and Farms
…visits, and local food in meals or snacks. The Toolkit is available as a free digital download. To download click in the space to the right of the Toolkit. The download arrow will then drop down. View the Spanish version here. In each unit you will find: An overview of the crop, including geographic and cultural origins, nutrition facts, and growing tips. A lesson plan that aligns with educational standards. A video from our Meet Your Farmer vid…
What Does Growing Minds Offer?
…farm to preschool. Lesson Plans, Activities, and Recipes – Save or print free lesson plans, themed resources lists, virtual farm tour videos, and recipes related to school gardens, farms, and local food. Training – We work with teachers and child nutrition staff understand how to use the school garden, cook in the classroom, incorporate and promote local food in the cafeteria, and use farm field trips and farmer visits as instructional tools. L…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of December
…ecipe: Homemade Seed Bars Recipe and photo courtesy of Feasting at Home Nut-free, oil-free, grain-free, paleo approved energy bars that only take 5 minutes of hands on time before baking in the oven. High in protein and fiber, these all natural bars make for a simple breakfast on the go or energy boosting midday snack! Ingredients: 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds 1 heaping cup large flaked unsweetened coconut 1/4 cup ses…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of October
…p in sunlight if possible. You will see small celery stalks and whole ready-to-eat scallions begin to grow within days. Once you and your child are certified experts at growing scallions, move on to bigger and more challenging projects. Plant the scallion, lettuce, and celery sprouts into small pots of soil to see full growth. Sprout onions, sweet potatoes, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, or even an avocado seed. This activity will show your child how…
Publications
…easy to use format and streamlined recipes. The Toolkit is available as a free digital download. View the Spanish version here. Reach for the Stars with Farm to Preschool, Second Edition This resource was created by the NC Farm to Preschool Network, of which Growing Minds is a member. Originally published in 2016, it was revised in 2020. Its purpose is to help child care centers and family child care homes integrate farm to preschool activities i…