Resources for Teachers
Websites
Eat, Think, Grow (garden curriculum K-5)
Maine Ag in the Classroom
Growing Minds (garden curriculum K-5 & recipes)
Edible Schoolyard (lesson plans, resources, recipes, and more)
LifeLab (CA organization-- many resources and ideas)
Kids Gardening (gardening tips and more)
Books
“Got Veggies?” by Community GroundWorks
Garden and nutrition lessons for K-5
“Digging Deeper: Integrating Youth Gardens Into Schools and Communities”
by Joseph Kiefer and Martin Kemple
Information on starting a school/youth garden, garden design ideas, as well as seasonal lessons
“Healthy Foods From Healthy Soils” by Elizabeth Patten and Kathy Lyons
Multi-disciplinary garden and nutrition lessons with curriculum connections
“Worms Eat My Garbage” by Mary Appelhof
Comprehensive guide to vermicomposting, step-by-step guide to setting up and maintaining a worm composting system
“The Growing Classroom: Garden-Based Science” by Roberta Jaffe and Gary Appel
Garden-based science curriculum for grades 2-6
“Project Seasons: Hands-On Activities for Discovering the Wonders of the World”
by Deborah Parella (Shelburne Farms)
Seasonal hands-on outdoor activities for grades K-5
“Big Ideas: Linking Food, Culture, Health and the Environment”
by the Center for Ecoliteracy
Essential questions and big ideas with which to frame lessons
“How to Grow a School Garden”
by Arden Bucklin-Sporer and Rachel Pringle
Complete guide (targeted at teachers and parents) for starting and maintaining a school garden
Eat, Think, Grow (garden curriculum K-5)
Maine Ag in the Classroom
Growing Minds (garden curriculum K-5 & recipes)
Edible Schoolyard (lesson plans, resources, recipes, and more)
LifeLab (CA organization-- many resources and ideas)
Kids Gardening (gardening tips and more)
Books
“Got Veggies?” by Community GroundWorks
Garden and nutrition lessons for K-5
“Digging Deeper: Integrating Youth Gardens Into Schools and Communities”
by Joseph Kiefer and Martin Kemple
Information on starting a school/youth garden, garden design ideas, as well as seasonal lessons
“Healthy Foods From Healthy Soils” by Elizabeth Patten and Kathy Lyons
Multi-disciplinary garden and nutrition lessons with curriculum connections
“Worms Eat My Garbage” by Mary Appelhof
Comprehensive guide to vermicomposting, step-by-step guide to setting up and maintaining a worm composting system
“The Growing Classroom: Garden-Based Science” by Roberta Jaffe and Gary Appel
Garden-based science curriculum for grades 2-6
“Project Seasons: Hands-On Activities for Discovering the Wonders of the World”
by Deborah Parella (Shelburne Farms)
Seasonal hands-on outdoor activities for grades K-5
“Big Ideas: Linking Food, Culture, Health and the Environment”
by the Center for Ecoliteracy
Essential questions and big ideas with which to frame lessons
“How to Grow a School Garden”
by Arden Bucklin-Sporer and Rachel Pringle
Complete guide (targeted at teachers and parents) for starting and maintaining a school garden
