Gardening Set
 Reviews (0)
Product Code: 326444
ISBN: 326444
Plant lifelong healthy eating concepts in young children and counteract the prevalence of childhood obesity with Early Sprouts. A research-based early childhood curriculum, this "seed-to-table" approach gets children interested in and enjoying nutritious fruits and vegetables.
The Early Sprouts model engages preschoolers in all aspects of planting, preparing, and eating organically grown produce. Find directions for designing and caring for gardens, recipes children can help prepare, and ways to involve the whole family in making healthy food choices. The activities used in this 24-week program can be tailored to fit any early childhood program, climate, or geographical region; have been tested in a variety of early learning environments; and have received accolades from children, their parents, and teachers alike.
Early Sprouts received a Champion Award from the Acting US Surgeon General, Dr. Galson.
Read a sample chapterfrom Hollyhocks and Honeybees
Dirty hands stimulate growing minds! Hollyhocks and Honeybees is a practical guide introducing teachers—with or without green thumbs—to the rich learning opportunities found in gardening with children.Gardening can provide a full curriculum incorporating language and literacy, science and math, in addition to social sciences and the arts. It stimulates children's development in the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional domains. With this book, you can learn to plan fun themed gardens like the Bird and Butterfly Garden, the Dinosaur Garden, the Kitchen Garden, the Pizza Garden, and the North American Garden. You will learn everything you need to know about planning, preparation, plant selection, growing zones, and pest control; the authors also show how gardening can be incorporated into learning centers, circle times, and field trips, and provide ways to document children's learning. Other features include sample garden designs, recipes and activities, ideas for parent and community involvement, and a resource list.
|