…alled worm castings (aka worm poop!). Worm castings can be sprinkled in houseplant pots or out in the garden to fertilize your plants organically. Once constructed, kids can be in charge of feeding fruit and veggie scraps to their “pet” worms once a week and monitoring the progress of decomposition. Kids can record their observations of the worm bin in a journal. Older kids may enjoy learning more about the benefits of vermicomposting by watching…
…o) sauce 1 medium local tomato, chopped 3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Basil leaves Directions: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out dough and precook according to the package’s instruction. Spread marinara on dough, add a layer of tomatoes, and then sprinkle on the mozzarella. Bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes. Just before serving, sprinkle basil leaves over pizza. Online Resources for Wednesday, 7/22: Tips for Cooking…
…e per child) Spread for crackers/bread (hummus, cream cheese, or goat cheese) Plastic knives Knife (for adult use only) Cutting board Plates, bowls Preparation: Wash and cut all vegetables into small pieces. Assemble a bowl for each child that contains each of the cut up vegetables. Directions: Give each child a paper plate with a cracker of a piece of bread on it and a bowl of chopped vegetables. Place a container of hummus, cream chees…
…gather to plan for their Farm to School Month/Food Day celebrations Purchase resources and materials that will be used during Farm to School Month/Food Day events Advance payment for speakers, group transportation or farm visit admission Support planning team visits to partner farms that will be part of the school’s Farm to School Month/Food Day celebration Purchase curriculum supplies that will be utilized in the months leading up to October 201…
…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….
…art? Utilize our local food flow chart to find a solution that meets your needs. Video: How to conduct a Farm to School taste test Seasonal Produce Availability Chart…
…s of fruit and nut trees.) It’s Summer! Next up is It’s Summer! by Linda Glaser. This is a story about all the wonderful things to do in the summer, illustrated using beautiful cut-paper art by Susan Swan. Explore the animal and plant life, weather, clothing, colors, and feelings associated with the summer season. Watch a librarian-led read-aloud on YouTube. Find more books Both of the books featured above are available for check-out from our Gr…
…en’s book ideas? Visit the Growing Minds’s farm to school literature database to browse our curated collection of recommended books on farms, gardens, and cooking. Type “bees” into the search bar to find books that celebrate this week’s theme. In celebration of National Poetry Month, throughout April we’ll also share a poem of the day every Monday. Today we’re sharing the poem From Bee to Me from the book Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer…