https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt After viewing success story videos from fellow course members, please share your thoughts and reflections by clicking the "+" symbol under the different question headings below. If you are comfortable including your name in your post, please login with Google by clicking the "LOG IN" button at the top right corner of this screen prior to adding your post. Alternatively, you can add your name directly in your post or choose to post anonymously. Please also feel free to continue the discussion by adding comments to fellow course members' posts! en-us 2022-01-13 22:26:37 UTC 2022-06-08 01:23:38 UTC hello@padlet.com daniellejjahn https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082238299 I loved all of the stories, but a few unique ideas jumped out at me, specifically Elizabeth from Leopold Green Schoolyard Project's outdoor lounge/sanctuary for teachers ... so awesome!!!! Also, reminding students that it is their garden. Isabel from Hershey FoodCorps in Flint had a cute idea by asking students what foods they are friends with. I think we're all trying to encourage that relationship and its such a simple and relatable way to do it.]]> 2022-03-07 18:02:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082238299 daniellejjahn https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082253452 Nina in Rhinelander Wisconsin is utilizing the specialties of classes within the school to refurbish their courtyard garden, and that's a great use of resources and way to share responsibilities. Having a daily, volunteer-led visit to the garden like Shannon at Godley MS is doing, is also an interesting way to gain the kind of continuity for necessary upkeep.]]> 2022-03-07 18:10:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082253452 daniellejjahn https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082275255 I'd say some of the common themes center around how much kids love the responsibility of caring for a space, and how open they are to learning, doing and sampling. It's also common that kids LOVE any time spent in the garden and I find that to be true from my experience as well. You can tell how much everyone genuinely cares about what they are trying to accomplish, too.]]> 2022-03-07 18:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082275255 daniellejjahn https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082290480 "Start small" by Emily B. is a program format that relates the most to how I've tried to build our garden. Just get it going and then add on as you go. It helps you garner interest as well as make informed decisions about what works and what you need next!]]> 2022-03-07 18:28:46 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082290480 daniellejjahn https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082306962 I would like to ask Jean H. from Rhinelander Wisconsin if, being a science teacher, she plans to use the garden for other science lessons in her classes. Aside from plant structure, I'm always trying to figure out other ways to bring science into the garden.]]> 2022-03-07 18:37:22 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2082306962 jeanhodkiewicz https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084149581 I feel that building a sense of community in several of the success story videos is very important.  Bringing different generations together allows for growth, making connections, providing real-world applications, and fostering increased awareness of all in the community and what they have to offer.

]]> 2022-03-08 14:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084149581 jeanhodkiewicz https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084158283 Putting people in touch with where their food comes from and sharing the products of their labor displays an example of some common themes that I observed. Having the learners eat and prepare what they have grown and sharing or selling the excess illustrates wonderful ownership and responsibility to not only themselves but also the community. ]]> 2022-03-08 14:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084158283 jeanhodkiewicz https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084171271 I agree with Danielle's observation of starting small. My colleague, Nina H., worked with our learners last school year to organize and clean up our courtyard area where we intend to build our garden. It already gave the learners a sense of ownership of the space which encourages them to move forward with the actual development of a vegetable garden. This also allows gardeners to get a feel for the space and make better gardening decisions when developing the space.]]> 2022-03-08 15:00:42 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084171271 jeanhodkiewicz https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084173977 What I found most inspiring is how the learners took ownership of their gardens and learned to collaborate with others.]]> 2022-03-08 15:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084173977 jeanhodkiewicz https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084257318 How do you handle garden care during summer vacation from school?]]> 2022-03-08 15:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084257318 myracscholze https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084685899 Starting small and giving people/kids a sense of ownership and agency in the garden.]]> 2022-03-08 19:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084685899 myracscholze https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084691123 I am fascinated by how many different people are involved in gardening as part of their jobs in so many different ways. It's really opened my eyes to how many different options there are for being involved in gardening as a career - whether at a community garden, backyard gardening, garden school, teacher... The opportunities are endless and in a lot of situations, you can invent your own opportunities to fit the needs of your community. ]]> 2022-03-08 19:17:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084691123 myracscholze https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084695656 Starting small and letting the garden itself "grow" organically so you don't get overwhelmed and burned out, or take on too much too quickly.]]> 2022-03-08 19:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084695656 myracscholze https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084705854 For teachers that are at schools that already have garden classes/a school garden/garden lunch options: Where did you start implementing these programs? With the school board or the principal or just within one class room? Was it a bottom up or a top down project?]]> 2022-03-08 19:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2084705854 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091875914 2022-03-12 20:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091875914 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876066 Start small]]> 2022-03-12 20:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876066 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876209 Start small ]]> 2022-03-12 20:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876209 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876431 I would ask about sources of funding for their fantastic programs ]]> 2022-03-12 20:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2091876431 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2098798102 A common theme i observed was how students really enjoy having responsibility in the garden. And how much they love spending time in the garden.]]> 2022-03-16 20:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2098798102 demartinez80 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2098802382 2022-03-16 20:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2098802382 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100360745 I love seeing how many individuals are getting children out into the garden. Each teacher comes from different backgrounds but they are working to ensure that children are given the opportunity to connect with nature. ]]> 2022-03-17 15:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100360745 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100365113 Beginning with small, well thought out ideas and learning from the mistakes. ]]> 2022-03-17 16:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100365113 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100776515 2022-03-17 20:42:44 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100776515 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100778520 2022-03-17 20:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100778520 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100780073 2022-03-17 20:46:22 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2100780073 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101196390 2022-03-18 02:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101196390 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101343083 I found it inspiring to hear so many teachers take the initiative to provide their students with a place-based learning experience--it's not easy. Their approaches were different, but all of them made the children excited about learning through observation and exploration of their world.]]> 2022-03-18 04:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101343083 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101346683 Terri J. is having older students mentor younger students in the garden - what a wonderful way to build communtiy and a sense of ownership of the garden space.  
Several garden programs are utilizing the school garden produce in their school lunch programs which is a fabulous way to encourage students to eat healthier and to strenghten the farm/garden to table connection.]]> 2022-03-18 04:59:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101346683 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101350829 Kids love being in the garden and garden educators love the joy they see in their student's faces when they are in the garden! Learning seems to come naturally to students as they explore and make observations about what they see, hear, feel, smell, and touch. Further, the more time students are given to tend and explore their garden areas, the better environmental stewards they become.]]> 2022-03-18 05:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101350829 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101352720 I'd like to learn more about how garden educators were able to persuade the school district's lunch program to utilize the school garden's produce. How did they overcome food handling safety concerns?]]> 2022-03-18 05:05:22 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2101352720 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2104525604 Keri H. noticed that there were accessibility issues in their garden and took the time to design 3-tier planter beds that allowed students with differing abilities to engage and interact with the garden. So cool!]]> 2022-03-21 04:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2104525604 marianicklin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105703530 The wonder that gardening inspires in children (in all of us) no matter the level of gardening skill. Not having expectations, letting things happen as they can, as they do, and observing intently - all this will bring joy and a sense of connection and this is most important.]]> 2022-03-21 16:21:21 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105703530 marianicklin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105717595 Benefits of setting goals, having a clear mission, that lead to:

• Securing funding for infrastructure improvements (accessibility)
• Building community, feeding the community, kids feeling ownership and connection to the community
• Kids getting more fresh air and time outdoors
• Finding creative ways to grow food during the school year in places that the growing season doesn't align with the academic calendar; 
• Older kids mentoring younger kids

]]> 2022-03-21 16:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105717595 marianicklin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105720638 The joy, wonder, and excitement evident in children who have first hand experience in gardening no matter the level.]]> 2022-03-21 16:29:56 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105720638 marianicklin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105726468 I would like to hear ideas and plans for garden stewardship during school breaks and how the children can stay involved.]]> 2022-03-21 16:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105726468 marianicklin https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105732000

Realizing that just a little time per day can yield good results

Not setting expectations too high

Nurture the joy, excitement, and wonder as much as possible

Unity days - allowing older kids who have been through the program mentor the younger kids coming up in the program

Community stewardship; sharing

]]> 2022-03-21 16:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105732000 erynzelek https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105834728 Honestly, the main theme that stood out to me as simply fantastic is just that garden education is learning made fun. Not only do children learn valuable skills and knowledge, but getting the chance to go outside and work in the ground is a lot of fun and its a form of learning that almost does not seem like learning. When kids think of schools and classrooms they don't exactly start jumping for joy, but when they are faced with nature's classroom they are ecstatic. This is just a clear example of why garden education and teaching nature's classroom is in a lot of ways a superior form of educating children. ]]> 2022-03-21 17:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2105834728 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106115631 Most inspiring was the creativity and persistence demonstrated to make programs succeed.]]> 2022-03-21 20:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106115631 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106117359 Given the chance and a little encouragement, kids love to garden!]]> 2022-03-21 20:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106117359 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106118594 Would Keri Hawkins do a detailed video about her ADA-compliant designs?]]> 2022-03-21 20:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106118594 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106119620 Getting ideas for working with challenged students - WOW!]]> 2022-03-21 20:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106119620 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106120772 Having a longer growing season seemed to be helpful.]]> 2022-03-21 20:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106120772 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106211039 The story I found most relevant was by Amy Ford as she addressed a problem we have here in WA State - which is a short growing season that doesn't coincide with the school year. She had students plant microgreens which students could supervise from planting to harvest. Great! Thank you!]]> 2022-03-21 21:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106211039 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106213479 I loved what Kari did for middle school students with accessibility issues. She saw the problem, then did something about it - addressing each of the accessibility issues in her garden. Inspiring - and made me think about what we need to do to make our garden accessible. Thank you Kari!

]]> 2022-03-21 21:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106213479 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106215556 Kari at Holms Jr High, in Davis CA gave great specifics about changes that she needed to make to make her garden more accessible. For instance, some tables needed to be adjusted so they didn't spill water onto the students in wheelchairs; aisles needed to be wider; planting tables lowered. Loved the list she gave and how specific she was.

]]> 2022-03-21 21:49:56 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106215556 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106216987 One of the common themes I heard was working collaboratively with other groups, programs or schools to solve a problem - usually ending up making the program more available to more students.

]]> 2022-03-21 21:51:13 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106216987 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106455695 2022-03-22 01:25:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2106455695 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2108373475 I work in a school that has a beautifully landscaped garden that is unfortunately very challenging to access by students with differing mobility.  Last fall a scholar who uses a power wheelchair got stuck in the mulch.  I found the ideas about path size, universally accessible activities and different heights of garden beds inspiring.  This is definitely a growth area for us!
Also, I really liked the "OUR Garden" (Leopold Community School, Madison) solution where all students and community members are welcomed into the garden, all the time!  ]]> 2022-03-22 20:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2108373475 mollpett https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111932242 The level of creativity is what inspires me most. All the different ways garden leaders/facilitators create their spaces and engage staff and students to promote buy-in.]]> 2022-03-24 14:05:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111932242 mollpett https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111937141 Giving students the "okay" to garden themselves allows for the all important buy-in.  If teachers are running the show, then the student may feel like gardening is just another class and interest could easily wane.

]]> 2022-03-24 14:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111937141 mollpett https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111940458 It seems all garden facilitators are focused on gardening in a way that's manageable while also ensuring students are running the show.]]> 2022-03-24 14:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2111940458 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2138272280 2022-04-10 21:18:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2138272280 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2138273319 2022-04-10 21:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2138273319 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139648377 2022-04-11 18:28:40 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139648377 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139656041 2022-04-11 18:34:17 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139656041 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139660588 2022-04-11 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139660588 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139667917 2022-04-11 18:42:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2139667917 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147518994 I appreciate the enthusiasm with which so many people approach the work of inspiring others to get into gardens and nature in general. :)]]> 2022-04-18 20:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147518994 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147524695 Kristin contacted a local group who helped to come up with ideas for weed control (planting trees/shrubs). I liked that she also had a local artist contribute artwork to highlight their gardening efforts.]]> 2022-04-18 20:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147524695 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147535378 Several folks mentioned connections to community groups. It is wonderful to hear about how gardens support those connections.]]> 2022-04-18 20:47:20 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147535378 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147545833 Start small and make connections with curriculum before making the program/garden bigger.]]> 2022-04-18 20:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2147545833 shirleyejoh https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168125420 What was most inspiring to me in the videos i watched was the fact that garden-based learning is being used to achieve different educational purposes. It is helping to extend learning beyond the conventional models. Marlene said the excitement of children wanting to take responsibility. that's really good. I also like the experience of food corp by Isabel. A great initiative indeed.

Isi E.]]> 2022-05-03 11:15:34 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168125420 shirleyejoh https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168128860 Some examples that resonnated with are 
1. Start simple as Jill shared in her post. Like isabel's method of going with the flow and letting the children take the lead is also a great strategy.

Isi E]]> 2022-05-03 11:19:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168128860 shirleyejoh https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168131556 A common theme i observe is the passion with which each person puts into the gardening-based education activities. garden as a tool for achieving different aims from socializing to science, nutrition, environment, art etc...

Isi E]]> 2022-05-03 11:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168131556 shirleyejoh https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168133629 Keeping it simple, starting small and growing gradually and the food corp model by Isabel of letting the children take the lead are some take home points for me.

Isi E.]]> 2022-05-03 11:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168133629 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168305950 2022-05-03 13:34:34 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168305950 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168313021 2022-05-03 13:38:08 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168313021 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168316168 Recipes have the power to connect]]> 2022-05-03 13:39:49 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168316168 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168317620 Building a garden where everyone is truly welcome not just to observe but to participate fully. May all garden grow this way.]]> 2022-05-03 13:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168317620 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168320344 Connections to science standards abound in the garden and it's a great way to pull in other teachers, classes and students.

Noticing what you need to build and calling on the community to use their math, science and building skills to create it gives everyone ownership of the garden and the food.]]> 2022-05-03 13:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168320344 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168326979 I would ask Adele how the school has been impacted with the increase in access to calming spaces and outdoor experience?  

I would ask Amy F. what other indoor gardening projects do you have planned for the future?

I would ask Nancy S. where do you have your compost on campus? Do you use bins or piles? How did you convince your school to allow them on campus?]]> 2022-05-03 13:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168326979 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168331914 The schools near me are concrete jungles, they idea of many small beds sprinkled around the campuses may be an "easier sell" to the adminsitrations, especially if I can get teachers on board who have classrooms nearby to invite their students to be the day to day stewards of them.

Also thinking about seasonality. How can I create spaces that can endure long, hot drought conditions of California summer when they will get less care OR how can we connect the community to invite them in for summer care and growing.....]]> 2022-05-03 13:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168331914 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168821587 I like Maria's mention that they brought parents in on some garden days. This helps the parents really understand what learning is happening and discuss it at home with their kids. She also mentioned it helped with equity and meeting peoples' needs.]]> 2022-05-03 18:57:18 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168821587 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168823777 I would like to know how organizations have made their successful programs sustainable... meaning have they lasted for years? Can they make it through staff changes?]]> 2022-05-03 18:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168823777 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168825345 I loved seeing the integration of gardening with subjects beyond science, like art!]]> 2022-05-03 19:00:10 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2168825345 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175902460 2022-05-09 15:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175902460 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175905514 2022-05-09 15:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175905514 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175909825 2022-05-09 15:19:03 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175909825 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175914755 2022-05-09 15:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175914755 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175916088 2022-05-09 15:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2175916088 kristin4546 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2197867350 2022-05-24 15:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2197867350 https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2214278925 2022-06-08 01:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/teachinginnaturesclassroom/mt51css552mleyxt/wish/2214278925