by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 26, 2020 | Blog Posts, Lesson Plan |
Though we can’t fill ourselves on one vegetable, when we each contribute, we make a bounty for all. On Thanksgiving we take time to reflect on what we are thankful for. Traditionally we gather together and surround ourselves with delicious food and the people we...
by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 26, 2020 | Class Ideas, Uncategorized |
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...
by Vicki DeBusk | Nov 11, 2020 | Blog Posts |
November in Central Texas, the most wonderful time of the year! The mornings are cool and the days are bright, spending hours outside without sweating, and maybe needing a light sweater at night, just perfect! One of the best parts about Fall in Austin are the...
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 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 lboudreault | Oct 13, 2020 | Blog Posts, Lesson Plan |
‘Tis the season for hacking into pumpkins! This week we’re featuring our pumpkin science lesson plan. We love bringing the natural sciences together with the fruits of our garden. In this lesson plan, students get to make observations about this...
by lboudreault | Sep 28, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens Tags: Pollinators, Pollinator garden, All-Seasons, Outdoor, All-Grades, Fall, Spring, Bees, Wildflowers Time : 40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault Outline Greeting and Introduction/Review Start in the usual place with usual...
by lboudreault | Sep 23, 2020 | Class Ideas |
Vernal/Autumnal Equinox Tags: Class Ideas, Spring, Fall, All-Grades, Earth, Cycles Time : 30 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault, Kristin Adams Outline Greeting and ReviewMeet in the usual place.As students if they know what the equinox is?Main LessonThe Fall Equinox is a...
