by Brit MacDonald | Sep 16, 2021 | Activity, Agriculture Education, Uncategorized
Get Growing with Mrs. Meyer’s Compassion Project Sign-up to receive a pack of Compassion Flower seeds, a 6-week lesson guide and student activity sheets. Mrs. Meyer’s believes that just like a flower, compassion can be grown—all it takes is planting the right...
by Andy | Mar 25, 2021 | Activity, Resource, Uncategorized
Experiment:Forcing Spring Bulbs to Bloom Grades: K – 6 This project is about growing flowering plants from bulbs. Time: 12-16 weeks Plants that grow from a bulb and not a seed are fascinating. So, what is a bulb anyway? A bulb is thick and fleshy (unlike a seed)...
by Brit MacDonald | Mar 25, 2020 | Activity
To celebrate growing tomatoes, here’s our favourite tomato song written and performed by Guy Clark. To quote: “Only two things that money can’t buy and that’s true love and homegrown tomatoes.” Little Green Thumbs students might like...
by Brit MacDonald | Mar 16, 2020 | Activity, News, Resource
Hi Little Green Thumbs teachers, Due to the recent class cancellations as a response to COVID-19, we want to provide some information regarding the care of your gardens and vermicomposting bins during extended absence, as well as information regarding available...
by Brit MacDonald | Sep 23, 2018 | Activity, Uncategorized
Inquiry Learning in the Garden Meaningful learning is often inspired by a question based in everyday experiences. What makes a seed a seed? Do all plants need the same things? Can plants grow in the dark? Questions like this naturally sprout in a classroom...
by Brit MacDonald | Aug 26, 2018 | Activity, Resource
Scissor Salsa Chunky fresh salsa that your students can prepare themselves? Yes, please! Check out this simple Scissor Salsa activity that guides you through the recipe of fresh garden salsa with simple tools and safety scissors! Why not try a tomato taste test with...
