Parts of a Tree 

Time : 30 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk  Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in usual spot.Ask students, “Where do trees come from? How big are trees? Do you have a favorite tree? What do you know about trees?” Explain that today we are going to learn about the...

Parts of a Plant

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, All-Grades, Fall, Spring, Winter, Anytime, plants Time : 40 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk  Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in usual spotAsk students, “Where do plants come from? Can you name a plant? What is your favorite...

Wiggling Worms

Tags: Class Ideas, worms, outside, compost, bugs, soil, decomposers, all grades Time : 45 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Start in the same space Review rules if necessary Main Lesson  Worms Activity 1  Worm Facts Materials Needed:  Book:...

Winter Solstice

Tags: Winter, Solstice, Season Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault Outline Greeting and ReviewBegin class in the usual way.While outside, ask students to make observations about they see in nature (what animals they see, temperature, trees, leaves).Main...

Stone Soup and Gratitude

Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular spot.Ask the students if they know what Gratitude is. Ask if why it is important to share? Remind them of the veggies that they brought and how we may not fill ourselves on one vegetable, but when we each contribute, we make a...

Leaf Investigation Prek-1st Grade

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...

Plant a Seed

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,...

Dia de los Muertos

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,...

Dia de los Muertos: Marigold Flowers

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...