We have named Mondays, “Crafty Monday.” A craft project is a great way to start the week. On Mondays, students are usually a little groggy, haven’t seen each other in a couple of days and like to talk with each other about their weekends. Crafty Monday is a fun way to break into the week,Continue reading “Crafty Monday”
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Discovering Nature
My very favorite thing about being in the garden with students is what we discover while we are gardening. Our garden is an incredible ecosystem for living creatures waiting to be discovered, a fun way to learn and encourage a love of nature.
What is spaghetti squash?
Spaghetti squash is a winter squash that’s golden yellow, shaped like a small watermelon and ranges in size from 2 to 5 pounds. When cooked and then gently scraped out of its shell, spaghetti squash has the appearance of angel hair pasta. Its unique flesh makes it a favorite for kids! Spaghetti squash has aContinue reading “What is spaghetti squash?”
Milkweed
Monarch butterflies were recently reported as endangered. While it’s a big problem there are things we can all do to help support the Monarchs. Monarch butterflies are 100% dependent on a group of plants called milkweeds to support their young. While the adult Monarchs sip nectar from a variety of flowers, their caterpillars can onlyContinue reading “Milkweed”
Strawberries!
Our strawberries are growing strong! Students rush to the strawberry beds at recess to pick what has ripened overnight. They’ve discovered the best way to eat a strawberry is right off the vine. Strawberries are easy and rewarding to grow and also have great health benefits. What’s in a strawberry? Vitamin C – One servingContinue reading “Strawberries!”