Who’s Missing? – Exploring diversity in your home library.
Here is one way you can take a small, but powerful action in your own home that will have a direct and positive impact on your kids. Build a diverse…
I came to Greensboro from my home state of Ohio by way of UNC – Chapel Hill where I received my Masters of Public Administration. I transitioned from working in economic development in the areas of business retention and entrepreneurship to my current role as the Director of The Edible Schoolyard and Education at GCM. I love seeing first-hand how inspired kids are while working in the garden or in cooking classes. When I’m away from the Museum, you’ll find me cooking, playing with my two young children, and enjoying three out of four of the seasons.
your outdoor classroom: what are the parts of a plant?
Head outside and pick flowers! Spend some time identifying the various parts of a plant for a quick outdoor lesson.
featured recipe: zucchini bread
Summer squash is not a vegetable that any one in my family particularly enjoys. But as home gardeners, squash is so rewarding – the huge plants with giant leaves, the…
featured recipe: herbed potato salad
In The Edible Schoolyard Garden and Cooking School, we inspire kids of all ages (including adults) to eat more veggies! With this recipe, you can employ three key strategies we use regularly to encourage kids to try and enjoy more seasonal produce!
work together to recycle crayons
Crayon recycling is a fun project for ages 4 and older to help reuse all the mixed crayon nubs you might have laying around.
your outdoor classroom: i spy native flowers
Use this checklist to see how many flowers you can find in bloom on your next family hike.
4 ways to sharpen your preschooler’s math skills
Adding math to your preschooler’s already busy schedule doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here are ideas to incorporate math into your daily routine.
featured recipe: spring muffins
Muffins are a quick and simple snack for any time of the day. Engage kids in the kitchen with this spring muffin recipe, adapted from Mel’s Kitchen, as they whisk ingredients and help fill the blender.
your outdoor classroom: hiking as a family
With such a dramatic change in your families’ daily routines since the ‘stay at home’ order was issued, families are seeking creative ways to fill their days. For no cost, you and your kids can go hiking and maintain social distancing.
featured recipe: wild violet jelly
You know spring is here when wild purple violets begin to fill yards. Learn how to make wild violet jelly at home.