Growing Experience What if the whole class can care for the plants and see them grow daily, from seeding to harvesting? I wish our kids could do that because I believe they would feel the absolute joy of harvesting by doing that. It is hard to take learners to the garden to check the plants […]
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Did you know that we have many worms in our school? We grow them in a worm tower (5 layers of worm bin). Why? Because worm castings (worm poop) are perfect for plants. They have many beneficial microbes, provide essential nutrients, improve soil structure, and protect plants from diseases, which help plants grow healthy. We have small worms called
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I sighed. Because the garden nozzle broke again. Do we have to buy new ones repeatedly and keep throwing them away? I had no idea how to repair it, but I thought someone could fix it. So, I displayed it with a note, “Can anyone fix it?” in the high-traffic area of the school. A week later, Ms. Lamb
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Bluebonnets At Our School Our school is the kind of place that you want to capture in photos when the bluebonnets bloom. The bluebonnet is the state flower of Texas and is appreciated just like the cherry blossoms are in Japan. It’s a beautiful sight to see many classes coming outside to take group photos
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How Do The Kids See Our Garden? I am curious about how kids see our garden, so I encourage them to post their drawings, photos, videos, & articles they made during garden activities on Schoology, an online learning management system. I posted a beautiful picture taken by a learner during the Nature Walk at our
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Emotional Connection To The Plants In the school garden, learners often forget the plants they planted. Thinking about their schedule, it is challenging to take them to the garden daily. However, I want our kids to remember their plants and have a desire to take good care of them. I believe the emotional connection to the
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