…worms in a baking dish. Either way, your kids will shriek with delight! Online Resources for Wednesday, 5/20: Worms and Compost Worms: Nature’s Recycling Superstars! Compared to some of the more elegant inhabitants of the garden, like bees and butterflies, earthworms don’t look very exciting. That said, appearances can be deceiving! The humble worm plays an important role as one of nature’s recyclers, turning waste products such as fallen leav…
…nning Spider Creamery, Three Graces Dairy, and Good Fibrations. Use ASAP’s online Local Food Guide to search for these and more farms in the Appalachian Grown region that raise goats (many of which accept visitors). Use the resources below to learn more about these animals. Books for Monday, 9/28 Beatrice’s Goat More than anything, Beatrice longs to be a schoolgirl. But in her small Ugandan village, only children who can afford uniforms and books…
…he school’s Farm to School Month/Food Day celebration Purchase curriculum supplies that will be utilized in the months leading up to October 2013, to connect the curriculum with the activities of Farm to School Month/Food Day. Applications must be submitted online by 5 p.m. EDT on March 15, 2013 to be considered. This mini-grant program was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the United Natural Foods Inc., Foundation.” Click on over…
…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….
…nd easy for families in our region to find at tailgate markets and grocery stores. Get Local @ School Materials (including menu templates, recipe cards, stickers, and more) are available to teachers and Child Nutrition Directors in the Appalachian Grown region that are currently purchasing local products. Create a Listing in ASAP’s Local Food Guide Is your school system or child care center currently sourcing food from local farms? Would you like…
…e of bread. 5. Put slices of cucumber, pepper, and carrot on top. Enjoy! Online Resources for Wednesday, 7/8 Growing Minds Resources for Summer Veggie Crowns (Preschool Lesson Plan): Encourage children to gain knowledge and interest in new fruits and vegetables by making vegetable crowns. Children will learn to identify new fruits and vegetables. They will associate vegetables and fruits with a positive experience making a fun art project. Past…
…ase muffin cups and fill ⅔ full. Bake at 400°F/200°C for 18 to 20 minutes. Online Resources of the Day for Wednesday, 4/8: Bee City USA + Pollinator Lesson Plans Bee City USA is a national program that brings people together to make communities better places for bees and native pollinators. Pollinators like bees play a critical role in our food system, as more than 150 food crops in the US depend on pollinators, including blueberries, apples, squa…