by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 9, 2020 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, Fall, Leaves, Outdoor, Indoor, Anytime Time : 45 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot. Review the basic needs of plants – air, water and sunlight Ask “What do you notice about all trees and plants? What...
by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 9, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, Fall, Leaves, Outdoor, Indoor, Pre-k, Kinder, 1st Grade, Anytime, Time : 45 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular spot. Ask “What do you notice about all trees and plants? What do you know about leaves? Today we...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 26, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: seeds, Fall, Spring, any grade, planting, outside, inside Time : 45 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and ReviewGather students in their usual starting place. Ask, “Who can tell me how a plant starts?” “What do seeds need to grow?” (soil, water,...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 26, 2020 | Blog Posts |
When I think of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), my mind instantly takes me to the Disney cartoon, Coco. All the skeletons colorfully dressed and brought to life with dancing and song. For those who are not as familiar with this wonderful Mexican holiday,...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 23, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Class Ideas, Fall, October, Dia de los Muertos, Outdoor, All-Grades, Halloween, marigolds, paper flowers, Hispanic Heritage Month Time : 50 mins Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your normal spot. Ask students – “Has...
by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog Posts |
This week’s Virtual Green Classroom Lesson is all about compost. Compost can be used to help soil retain water and fertilize lawns and gardens without chemicals. It’s nature’s way of recycling natural materials. What is compost? Compost is GREEN...
by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog Posts, Lesson Plan |
Welcome to our virtual Green Classroom! We’re missing your bright faces and helping hands this fall! But we are still here and we invite you to explore the programs we have available this year. This year the green classroom is going to be different than previous...
by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 21, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: All-Seasons, Outdoor, PreK-2nd, Anytime, Compost Time: 30 mins Author: Kristin Adams Link Outline Greeting and Review Start in the same space if possible for every class (ex: The Circle, Pond, Back benches) Sing a song, draw a picture or talk about their...
by Vicki DeBusk | Jun 3, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Palooza! Tags: broccoli (or cauliflower), Winter, Spring, Outdoor, Indoor, All-Grades, Time : 30 mins (Time to complete the task), 10 minute groups Author: Lynda Boudreault Intro: This is a tasting class that involves harvesting, food prep,...
by Vicki DeBusk | Feb 20, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Tags: Grade 3-5, plant adaptations, anytime, outside, inside, all seasons, fall, spring, winter, summer Time : 30-40 minutes Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot Review last week’s lesson and/or review garden class expectations Main...
