Meet Your Farmer: The Never Ending Flower Farm
…terfly Life Cycles lesson plan (K-2) Honey Bees lesson plan (K-2) Stem Exploration lesson plan (K-2) Bees and Pollinators resource list Butterfly resource list…
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Join ASAP for our annual Farm Tour!
…at it takes to grow food and raise livestock, open their barns and pastures so that 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….
Growing Minds Day by Day: First Week of August
…, to taste Balsamic vinegar and olive oil Directions: Cut tomatoes into slices. Combine tomatoes and mozzarella in a bowl. Toss the tomatoes and mozzarella with the basil, salt, and pepper. Assemble ingredients on a plate and drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil to serve. *There are many wonderful varieties of heirloom tomatoes available at farmers markets in August. Consider using Mr. Stripey, Cherokee Purple, or other heirloom tomatoes fo…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Second Week of February
…your own heart shapes? When you find a heart, photograph it or draw a picture of it. How many hearts can you find or make? — 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 looking for here, please visit our Lesson Plans page….
Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of June
…ren can use markers to decorate the outside of their caterpillar or draw faces and legs. Once they’ve been decorated, fill with soil and let each child plant three seeds in their caterpillar. Caterpillars should be placed in a sunny window. Children can tend their planters by watering regularly to keep the soil moist. After the seeds have sprouted, designate a special “caterpillar spot” in the garden and have children transplant their seedlings. B…
Dine out for Growing Minds!
…rogram. On Thursday, September 24, Posana will once again provide a 100 percent local menu with proceeds benefiting the Growing Minds Farm to School program. When asked why he supports Growing Minds, Posana owner Peter Pollay replies, “Understanding where your food comes from is very important for anyone, but especially young children, to know. I give to the Growing Minds program because I think every child should be provided with local food and f…
Growing Minds Day by Day: First Week of February
…ake a high-pitched whistling sound to alert other groundhogs to danger, hence the common name “whistlepig”. Groundhogs will retreat to their burrow or climb trees to escape from predators, which can include red-tailed hawks, bobcats, and foxes. They can easily climb fences (as seen in the photo above!). Activities: Here’s a Little Groundhog Materials: Groundhog cutout and poem Brown paint and brush (optional – add a little sand into the paint t…
Growing Minds Day by Day: Fourth Week of July
…vailable on this page). You can also visit the National Park Service website to learn more about these amazing creatures. — 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 looking for here, please visit our Lesson Plans page….
Driving My Tractor
…A great singalong, complete with a CD or access audio singalong and video animation online at barefootbooks.com/drivetractor. Learn about farming through the seasons. Sung by SteveSongs….
Meet Your Farmer: Lee’s One Fortune Farm
…sauce (optional) Directions: Peel luffa squash and cut into bite-sized pieces. Slice elephant ear stalks diagonally into half-inch pieces. Thinly slice green onions. In a large frying pan get the oil hot. Add garlic cloves, and swirl the pan to distribute the flavor. Add your sliced vegetables and squash and cook until they are very tender. Add salt to taste. Serve alongside rice with oyster sauce for additional seasoning, if desired. Activity Ex…