Photosynthesis

by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 6, 2023 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas, Lesson Plan | 0 comments

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Indoor,  3rd, 4th, 5th, Fall, Anytime, photosynthesis, leaves, plants Objective: To illustrate the process of photosynthesis Time : 25 mins  Author: Junior Master Gardener Teacher/Leader Guide, Texas A&M...

Parts of a Tree 

by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 14, 2023 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas | 0 comments

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

by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 14, 2023 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas, Uncategorized | 0 comments

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...

Garden Ideas for November and into December – 2022

by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 16, 2022 | Blog Posts, Lesson Plan, Uncategorized | 0 comments

There is so much growth going on in the garden!! It looks so good out there! The swiss chard leaves are massive, the collard greens too!  I see a lot of basil pesto in our future and radish top pesto, kale chips and maybe even some soups.  I’ve spotted a few...

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 23, 2022 | Class Ideas, Uncategorized | 0 comments

Tags: Class Ideas, bugs, outside, Fall, Spring, Winter, Summer, insects, ladybugs, good bugs, bad bugs, lacewings, bug hotel Time : 45 Minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular spot Remind students of garden etiquette.  Main Lesson ...

Fall is here! Garden Ideas for November and December

by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog Posts | 0 comments

Wow!! The garden looks so lush!!  The mustard greens are beautiful and the tops of radishes are peeking through the soil! I see carrots getting bigger, cabbages forming, broccoli too, and those bean seeds must have been magical, Jack will be climbing them...

My garden is planted, what’s next? Garden Ideas for October and November

by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 11, 2021 | Blog Posts, Class Ideas | 0 comments

Over the last month there has been some magic happening in the garden! There have been so many great lessons and activities, and the classroom beds look amazing!   Now that seeds and plants are in the ground, you might find that there is not much to actually do in...

Aztec Calendar

by Vicki DeBusk | Oct 6, 2021 | Class Ideas | 0 comments

Time :45 minutes Author: Jenny Cantu Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular meeting spot.Review last weeks lesson if applicable.Main Lesson Aztec CalendarActivity 1 Rock PaintingMaterials Needed: flat painting rocks or river stones, acrylic paint...

Native Birds of Central Texas – Bird Feeders (2-5 Grade)

by Vicki DeBusk | Sep 23, 2021 | All-Seasons, Class Ideas | 0 comments

Tags: anytime, birds, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, craft, bird feeders, stem, birds of central Texas, Hispanic Heritage Month, birding Time : 45-60 minutes Author: Vicki DeBusk Outline Greeting and Review Meet in your regular meeting place in the garden...

Native Birds of Central Texas – Bird Feeders (PreK-1st Grade)

by Vicki DeBusk | Feb 10, 2021 | Class Ideas | 0 comments

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer, Anytime, Birds, bird feeders, craft, Prek-1st, Hispanic Heritage Month Time : 45 mins  Author: Vicki DeBusk Greeting and ReviewMeet in your regular spot, review last week’s lesson if...