School Gardens with Ease
Discover how to effortlessly integrate school gardens into your elementary or middle school curriculum with the School Gardens with Ease Podcast. This podcast is your go-to resource for creating flourishing and productive food gardens that provide long-term educational benefits. Learn tips, strategies, and insights to help you grow and maintain a sustainable school garden that enhances your teaching and inspires students for years to come.
School Gardens with Ease
A Smart Approach to Funding Your School Garden
Let's delves into the common misconception that funding and approvals are the primary obstacles to creating a successful school garden. How about some insights on how to make the most of available resources and an emphasis on the importance of a well-connected teaching plan over physical garden infrastructure.
Key Points:
- Funding Myths: Addressing the false belief that money and approvals are essential for starting a school garden.
- Common Mistakes: Highlighting the pitfalls of investing in unnecessary tools and expensive setups.
- Classroom Gardens: Demonstrating how impactful gardens can be created indoors with minimal budget.
- Outdoor Gardens: Discussing how to utilize Permaculture techniques to build gardens without a big budget.
- Focus on Education: Emphasizing the importance of a cohesive teaching plan that integrates the garden with the curriculum.
- OASIS Programs: Introducing the OASIS lesson plans and their benefits for educators.
Resources Mentioned:
- OASIS Programs: Ready-to-use lesson plans with a success guarantee. Open until February 21st. Join the waitlist if you missed the deadline: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/links-oasis-programs
- Episodes 33, 34, and 35: Detailed guides on how to write effective lesson plans for school gardens.
Connect with Us:
- Visit our website: https://www.kidsgrowingcity.ca/
- Follow us on Instagram @kidsgrowingcity and @schoolgardensforteachers
- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KidsGrowingCityGardens
Call to Action: If you're passionate about creating a school garden, focus on building a solid teaching plan first. For more tips and ready-to-use lesson plans, check out the OASIS programs. Let's grow an educational garden together!