SCHOOL GARDENS

PROVIDE ENDLESS BENEFITS


Educators know that a school garden can provide kids with endless opportunities to get their hands dirty while learning about science, math, problem-solving and plant anatomy. For schools, a garden provides a door to discovery with a way to help students be excited about learning and curriculum.

 

Read about some of the benefits of starting a school garden at www.MyHealthySchool.com

 


 

LEARN MORE ABOUT

OTHER SCHOOL GARDEN RESOURCES




Asphalt to Ecosystems: Design Ideas for Schoolyard Transformation

by: Sharon Gamson Danks (NF)


Edible Schoolyard: A Universal Idea

by: Alice Waters (NF)


How to Grow a School Garden: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers

by: Arden Bucklin-Sporer and
Rachel Pringle (NF)



Moving the Classroom Outdoors: Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning in Action

by: Herbert W.Broda (NF)


Schoolyard-Enhanced Learning: Using the Outdoors as an instructional Tool, K-8

by: Herbert W.Broda (NF)



 

ARE YOU READY


TO GET STARTED?


Creating and maintaining a school garden may seem intimidating and challenging, but with proper education, resources, and support and school can have its own “teaching” garden. The following link will help you along the way.

  

Get more information on the at School Garden Wizard (Chicago Botanic Garden)