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.
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a,b,c sing with me
Did you know that making music with your little one helps build their language skills? Research shows that music helps children decode sounds, words, and speech patterns, and it also…
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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…
Detailsfeatured 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!
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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.
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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.
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addressing race and racism in america
Our nation is hurting. The recent senseless killings of unarmed black people in America are an all too painful reminder that silence is not an option when addressing racism in…
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featured recipe: grilled vegetable kabobs
Kababs are a great kid-friendly meal because little ones can be part of making it! With this grilled vegetable kabab, you can get the kids involved by letting them assemble the veggies on a stick.
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urban foraging: little plants for little hands
With careful identification, foraging for edible plants is a fun and yummy way to spark an interest in nature.
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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.
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