The school garden basics resources archive offer tips for teaching outside the classroom, cool plant facts for kids, how to build a bug hotel and more.
I teach in an outdoor classroom all year, in all weather, and in all seasons. In Canada. The most common question I get is “what
School garden grants make all the difference in the start up, maintenance and enjoyment of a school garden. Grants and funds from sponsors are often
Fall is a great time in the garden with kids! The weather is much more comfortable and there is just so much to harvest! Fall
International Mud Day is June 29th this year, and if you are going to have a garden with kids, it makes sense to have a
How to build a fairy garden that supports creative play in three easy steps!
I love to garden. I love the peacefulness, I love watching things grow under my care and I love that I can see both immediate
If you ask me, just about anything can be taught in an outdoor classroom. Math and Science are two of the easiest subjects to try
This workshop is for experienced educators who are willing to consider the potential academic, social, and physical benefits of outdoor play as a pedagogical approach to teaching across the K-7 curriculum.
If you are one of the lucky educators who got a ticket to this year’s Outdoor Learning conference, you are likely still feeling the buzz
A common misconception, when taking students outdoors, is that they will be off task or challenging to manage. In this workshop we will consider how an outdoor classroom is just like any other classroom and completely different, at the same time!
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For generations, the use of tools was a rite of passage and a normal part of any child’s growth and development. Somewhere along the way, perhaps because of our focus
There are hundreds of adorable examples of how to start seeds in eggshells and toilet paper rolls floating around on the internet. Pinterest has entire boards devoted to the subject
Of all the edible garden crops you can plant, kale has the reputation of the being the easiest and most resilient. It doesn’t take much know how, or specific growing
One of the most challenging aspects of growing food in school gardens is choosing crops that can reliably be harvested within the school year. Potatoes are a great school garden
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