Thick Question: How can we as educators teach students about where their food comes from, when we live in a world where what we eat comes all over the world? According to Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture (CUESA), “It is estimated that the meals in the United States travel about 1,500 miles toContinue reading “Genius Hour Teaching: How Far Does My Food Travel?”
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Pea Garden Math
If you haven’t read my Phonemic Awareness in the Garden post, go back and read that first. This will be an extenuation of that activity. If it’s possible, get your hands on some pea pods. If you do not have access to garden fresh peas, you can pick up Sugar Snap Peas from the groceryContinue reading “Pea Garden Math”
Phonemic Awareness in the Garden
The oldest pea ever found, was in Thailand and it was estimated to be over 3,000 years old! I recently I had a blog post about starting seeds with kids. If you happened to start peas you’re in luck! If you’re a homesteading, homeschooling mom or dad, and you want to incorporate the garden inContinue reading “Phonemic Awareness in the Garden”
Starting Seeds with Kids at Home
Yesterday, I was informed that for the remainder of the semester my courses will be online. If your school hasn’t closed temporarily yet, it will probably come soon. Along with University and College going online, schools across the country will be closed at least through the end of March. This leaves parents in a positionContinue reading “Starting Seeds with Kids at Home”
Eager Gardener 