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🐭 How Can We Protect Our Plants from Mice & Rats in the Garden? What happens when a group of determined fifth graders take on a garden crisis? They form a team, research solutions, and get to work—just like real scientists and problem solvers! From “Smarter than Mice” to “Mice Busters” Our garden has been […]
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Nature Walk & Photograph Taking A Nature Walk is enjoyable but becomes even more thrilling and inspiring when paired with a photo competition. The act of taking photographs encourages learners to discover and appreciate the beauty that surrounds them in nature. Photo Competition Some learners may not enjoy competitions, but it is helpful to view
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Nature Walk What makes acorns so fascinating to children? I still remember a beautiful autumn day from my elementary school years in Japan. We walked to the forest and spent the entire day there, discovering countless acorns. It was a wonderful experience. I want our learners to become familiar with the nature that surrounds them.
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Engaging children in gardening activities can profoundly impact their self-confidence and overall development. One gardening activity I found particularly effective in boosting self-confidence is pulling cilantro from the roots. You might think it is trivial, but this simple task helps children feel a sense of accomplishment and teaches them important skills. I believe it is
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Excitement of Discovery Children often get excited when they discover something new in the garden. They may find ladybugs, bees, worms, or vegetables of unusual sizes. For example, second-graders found a big carrot in their garden and were thrilled to share their discovery with their STEAM teacher, Mrs. Shaner, a month ago. Another exciting learning experience
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In my article titled “How To Connect Kids To The Plants Emotionally,” I introduced our STEAM project, covering everything from seeding to transplanting. In this article, I will provide a summary of the seeding and transplanting process and then share the results of the harvesting and tasting process. Finally, I will conclude by sharing my
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