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...

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

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 ...

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,...

Pollinators and Pollinator Gardens

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...

The Equinoxes, Vernal and Autumnal

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...

Composting

Tags: Class Ideas, All-Seasons, Outdoor, 3-5, Fall, Spring, Anytime Time : 30-40 mins Author: Lynda Boudreault  and Kristin Adams (adapted from Whole Kids Foundation School Garden Lesson Plans and The Green Team program of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental...

Broccoli (or Cauliflower) Palooza!

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,...

Plant Adaptations

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...