Student Engagement Tips and Strategies by The Edible Schoolyard Project https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4 Contribute to a knowledge bank by adding the following to the padlet: en-us 2023-07-11 19:45:10 UTC 2025-04-24 12:28:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Opening & closing circles, great way to start and end the sessions. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948151 2023-07-11 22:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948151 call and response with a musical instrument https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948176 2023-07-11 22:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948176 Food memories https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948227 2023-07-11 22:45:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948227 having a greeting session https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948280 2023-07-11 22:45:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948280 literature immersion with both fiction and informational books regarding gardens, insects, critters, etc. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948281 2023-07-11 22:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948281 Garden Agreements https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948283 2023-07-11 22:45:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948283 Food is the great equalizer https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948299 Bringing food into every class, in a relevant way, has really worked to engage students.  The sensory aspect yes, the community aspect yes, but also many of my students are hungry, and the food is healthy and settling, and they are surprised to discover that they like it!

]]> 2023-07-11 22:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948299 observation games such as kims game to engage curiosity on a subject https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948312 2023-07-11 22:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948312 Food memories, yes! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948320 2023-07-11 22:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948320 Wellness check-ins https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948321 2023-07-11 22:46:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948321 restorative disciplin https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948341 2023-07-11 22:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948341 Allowing the students to wonder through the garden on their own at first and explore their interests and then bringing them back together and talk on what they saw. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948374 2023-07-11 22:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948374 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948378 Circle time - make a movement while saying your name]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948378 collectively establish classroom agreement https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948385 2023-07-11 22:46:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948385 Scavenger hunts https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948389 2023-07-11 22:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948389 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948392 Incorporating more opportunities for choice.]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:17 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948392 www.ecoliteracy.org https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948416 2023-07-11 22:46:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948416 food memories, scavenger hunts https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948431 2023-07-11 22:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948431 Using food! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948435 The ability to occasionally cook with students has been useful for student engagement. Food brings up memories but also creates new positive memories as a class community, while engaging the senses.]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948435 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948440 Look at the garden for emergent examples ]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948440 tips and tricks https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948444 using sign language to incorporate movement into lessons.
Students share how they enjoy a particular food in their homes

]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948444 Garden Agreements! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948446 Love this sample from Kokua Hawai'i Foundation of the Garden Agreement. Really want to try it! Thank you! https://kokuahawaiifoundation.org/images/ugc/uploads/KHF_AINA_Resource_GardenAgreements_2020.pdf]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948446 students leading mindfulness or opening activities, closing circles https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948469 2023-07-11 22:46:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948469 Let students explore! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948472 Students spend so much time doing structured work. I see the most engagement when the activity is something  very open-ended like "find a rock and try to figure out what type of rock it is". Just exploring rocks for a half hour!]]> 2023-07-11 22:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948472 recipe share, taste testing recipes https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948500 2023-07-11 22:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948500 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948588 2023-07-11 22:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948588 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948595 Learning lead by a question ]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948595 The Strawberry Lesson https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948614 With high school and middle school, I've had fantastic results with the Edible Schoolyard's Strawberry Lesson!  https://edibleschoolyard.org/strawberries-and-pesticides

]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948614 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948657 Collectively establishing garden guidelines]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948657 Lots of visuals! And create activities that encourage kids to explore and interact around the garden https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948660 2023-07-11 22:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948660 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948661 Leading the lesson with a question. I would add that leaves the day open ended with the potential for student influence (their lives experiences, interests, etc), which I appreciate. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:19 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948661 Circles https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948673 I just love the idea of circular seating, opening and closing circle as a routine, and restorative circles when needed. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948673 food memories https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948674 2023-07-11 22:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948674 Attention grabber bjuday https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948678 For an attention grabber we have students choose a fruit or vegetable of the day, and then if they hear a leader say the name 3 times, that means to circle back up. It also keeps them involved in the process.]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948678 Strategies https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948680 Garden memories]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948680 ʻĀINA In Schools program https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948707 2023-07-11 22:47:29 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948707 Food Memories https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948711 2023-07-11 22:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948711 Call & response attention grabber https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948716 We have a chant that goes "we are farmers" and our students respond back with the jingle to redirect everyone on a task.]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948716 having a variety of gardening jobs that students can choose from https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948739 2023-07-11 22:47:35 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948739 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948742 2023-07-11 22:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948742 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948782 We try to taste something from the garden each class. Sometimes it's simple, like a mint leaf, and other times it is a whole cooking class. The kids are ALWAYS excited to taste things, and having it at the end of class can help motivate them through the less exciting parts.]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948782 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948790 Working with students on first day of class to make a collaborative "agreement" for the class and the gardening projects.

]]> 2023-07-11 22:47:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948790 I like the story sharing idea, what is a tradition that you do with your family https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948814 2023-07-11 22:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948814 At the end of garden Clubs I always invite family/caregivers to do a picnic https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948836 2023-07-11 22:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948836 Great teaching strategies I use https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948845 https://www.facinghistory.org/how-it-works/teaching-resources/teaching-strategies]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948845 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948859 Love the Food Memory exercise: who was there? What season was it? What was the occasion? What were tastes? Aromas? Sounds?]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:07 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948859 Food memories and the insect bug yoga! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948867 2023-07-11 22:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948867 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948894 Games! Interactive activities and time for play (game can revolve around lesson topic OR can be a favorite/requested game from the students)]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948894 Observational drawing in the garden https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948897 We had an artist in residence create macro-photographs from things in the garden. We set up a drawing table with paper and coloured pens and primary students could make studies from either the photos or the garden itself. We are collecting the drawings to make a book of both photos and drawings.]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948897 Daily tasks on white board for when students may not all be arriving at the same time. They can just dive in with little direction. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948919 2023-07-11 22:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948919 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948930 Food memories is a great. I never done this before. Not even for myself. or with my family.]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948930 Mindfulness activities that involve movement https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948935 We like getting students outside in a garden, doing a garden scavenger hunt, passing mystery spice bags around for a guessing game, box breathing, drawing with eyes closed, listening to music, etc.]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948935 Culture https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948996 The children's culture and the importance of that in the classroom has stood out for me today. I think the food memory exercise would help the children share who they are. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642948996 SEL Resources for All https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949006 https://www.instituteforsel.net/resources]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949006 greetings & thanks https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949010 I greet the children warmly as they enter the garden, and I let them know I am happy they are here. I have 4 or 5 tasks I think will be fun (plant, twine tomatoes, water, etc), and I let the children choose what they would like to do. They sort themselves out fairly well, either into shared or solo activities. I thank them for helping in the garden when they leave.]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949010 Morning Check In Circles https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949015 We do morning check in circles and after that lay the agenda out for the day. If we're doing farmwork that day, our farmer provides the different activities we're doing and we allow the youth to decide what they want to do for that time. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949015 ideas and materials intros https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949019 I feel it is important to review the ideas and intentions of the lesson that will be covered. And also the materials/tools to be used. What is expected, which, of ours, could be as simple as their exploration of materials]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949019 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949036 Garden beds raised on a metal framework allows young children to interact with the garden more intensively ]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:44 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949036 Music and Movement and Theatre https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949041 With younger children, especially Pre-K thru Grade 2, my garden students LOVE acting out stories and moving to music and learning songs, and writing their own songs related to the garden. I make sure that at least 5-10 minutes of every class includes music, movement, and theatre!]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949041 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949053 Experiential learning and allowing students to learn by doing

]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949053 Clear instructions https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949065 Students need to know what the instructions for the activity are before they can properly engage. Before your lesson, practice giving instructions for an activity using as FEW words as possible (they have short attention spans). When it’s time, ask for the WHOLE class’ attention before giving instructions (ask them to repeat back if you want). If a kid doesn’t understand the activity, they will likely invent their own and pull some friends into it, too]]> 2023-07-11 22:48:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949065 I often make up songs with information on parts of plants or parts of an insect and incorporate movement https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949098 2023-07-11 22:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949098 Including cross district student collaboration https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949220 2023-07-11 22:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949220 We do yoga before lessons. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949260 2023-07-11 22:49:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949260 Voting bjuday https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949277 Having choices for activities (back pocket activities) and letting students vote on what they want to do. If it is possible, have more than one option going at a time to prevent "boredom" ]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:14 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949277 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949364 Strategies for a more inclusive SNAP-Ed program. pg. 14 Nutrition and pg. 15 Garden. 

]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949364 Food memories tying this into our International night and bringing in the food. Obviously with Thanksgiving the food memories and interviewing an elder with their fondest food memories is a great one to tie in! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949381 2023-07-11 22:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949381 Agreement https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949388 I will try to use this ALL THE TIME]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:33 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949388 in my small group a person said that she started her class with questions that she knew the kids will know like: "what did you have for food last night" and then connect that with the lesson she was gonna give that day. I loved that idea & will use it for sure! https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949426 2023-07-11 22:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949426 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949432 My garden lines the front of my classroom and serves as a constant interaction every time we enter or edit the classroom. We observe and interact throughout the day.]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949432 Talking Hands Talking Feet https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949433 For Pre-K through Grade 2, I highly recommend the songs and dances on this site, they are free, and they have videos as well: https://talkinghandstalkingfeet.com/]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949433 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949442 Providing many different ways to engage verbal written and storytelling. Read your students. be prepared to switch gears when needed. Auto pilot is not an option. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:50 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949442 sharing food from my own home, eg:dried apricot, pickled or brined cucumelons,sharing styrian pumpkin seeds. Kids love to eat(mostly). I made blackberry ice cream for a class, they haven't forgotten. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949445 2023-07-11 22:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949445 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949454 A warm greeting at the beginning of the class to check if everyone is fine with being in the class. And through asking them questions related to the class, I would get a general idea of students’ willingness so as to adjust my procedures of the class on that day]]> 2023-07-11 22:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949454 student choice to help drive own learning-independent activities and then teach out https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949482 2023-07-11 22:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949482 When breaking learning into smaller groups, at least one person volunteers or is encouraged to be the team leader to help facilitate and check-in with their peers. Great for ownership and peer learning/support. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949486 2023-07-11 22:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949486 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949587 https://www.marthastewart.com]]> 2023-07-11 22:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949587 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949667 2023-07-11 22:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949667 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949695 https://threesisterskitchen.org/ournutritionalvalues/]]> 2023-07-11 22:50:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949695 Roll Call Prompts https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949763 Prompts during morning roll call for students to share something about themselves using questions like, "What is your favorite food?" or "What would you have an entire farm dedicated to?"

]]> 2023-07-11 22:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949763 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949795 We work in teams searching for items in the garden that we could cook with.
The kids always like to look at the compost and the worms.
We do lessons on bees and why they are so important.

]]> 2023-07-11 22:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949795 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949807 2023-07-11 22:51:00 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949807 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949829 Always select the most omnivorous kid to try a dish first. They always will pronounce the dish “soooo delicious” and then excitement builds for others to try]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949829 5 senses bjuday https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949831 Any activity with the 5 senses is always a winner! Also doing guessing games, and having students explore new foods, or plants with just touch or smell is a fun way to get them excited ]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949831 Food Memories https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949883 This is really intriguing and I'd like to understand more about how this works... could you please demonstrated this live so I can get a sense of how it works?]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949883 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949900 How our class topics related to students’ lived experiences]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:22 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949900 purposeful guided discovery of tools and equipment https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949957 2023-07-11 22:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949957 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949996 music singing and dancing, shake hands, saying hello to each other, hugging and kissing cheeks. :D]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642949996 made a poster https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950002 We had a flea beetle infestation in the garden, and we are trying organic methods to control the bugs. We are planting cilantro, dill, sweet alyssum that will grow flowers to attract beneficial insects. I made a poster with photos of the flea beetles, flowers, and beneficial insects, laminated it, and posted it in the garden. I was so happy to see children studying it and identifying the beneficial wasps shown in the photo on the poster. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:51:39 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950002 create an honest safe warm loving and inclusive space for learning https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950008 2023-07-11 22:51:41 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950008 Actively moving about, what motions do we do in the garden and the kitchen. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950062 2023-07-11 22:51:56 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950062 Students are very interested and engaged with observations of insects and small critters in the garden. Mason Bees (can be purchased from rent masonbees in PNW) and honey bees are wonderful to watch. We have honey bee hives on campus which are an excellent but time-consuming resource. Only useful if teacher or community member wants to be a beekeeper or if you can convince someone from the community to have a hive or two on your school grounds. https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950132 2023-07-11 22:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950132 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950141 praying together. repeating after the teacher.]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950141 Mistakes are okay https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950156 Leave room for mistakes. (Celebrate mistakes). Model mistakes.]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950156 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950186 Sentence frames and word banks (with pictures) to provide vocabulary/ or a way for express  themselves ]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950186 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950279 https://biggreen.org/]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950279 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950284 Always include fruits, vegetables, and herbs that support the cooking cultures of all of the students in your class. My students are beyond thrilled to have their signature cultural dishes to be proudly prepared and presented in class!]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950284 FOOD MEMORY https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950311 Food Memory, I have been implementing this into a dining experience I run as a chef. I strongly believe the power of Food that is connected to some warm/loving memories of each individual. I have already seen the positive feedback and reflection from my guests, so I feel positive to implement also into the program for kids.]]> 2023-07-11 22:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950311 Including Family & Community Members https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950353 I never thought of including students families, its not something we have in our curriculum but I would love to find a way to implement familiarity to students since everything they learn is brand new for the most part.

]]> 2023-07-11 22:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950353 made cards with different plant images on them - a spiky cactus, a seedling, a plant in full flower or full fruit, and let the kids choose one picture to express how they are feeling. They can opt in or out, but tend to love it https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950355 2023-07-11 22:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950355 getting to know students - establish trust and group familiarity https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950377 in a circle - each student shares their name and something they like (for example their favorite animal, food, or thing to do in garden). everyone greets student after they share their name and favorite thing]]> 2023-07-11 22:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950377 Open-ended scavenger hunt with six or so categories,Students select one, find some that interests them, write, draw,share verbally with partner https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950378 2023-07-11 22:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950378 Creativity and Choice https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950585 Opportunity for creativity and choice in that creativity have generally resulted in student engagement ]]> 2023-07-11 22:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950585 Solve Mystery found on campus https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950634 I created "Hawaiian Mystery" series of close-up photos taken of local plants found somewhere on campus.  Students in grade 4 then develop their keyword search skills to find out what the plant could be and then we go on a hunt to find the actual plant on campus.  
I also did this with a mysterious moth that we found outside our door and students in grade 2 and 3 created a life cycle chart based on the research of 4th graders.]]> 2023-07-11 22:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950634 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950668 I had the children make garden and welcome signs that we have placed all along the fence that surrounds the garden.

I also just put up signs in our garden showing where the different foods come from - E Asia, Africa, n America, Europe, s Asia, etc. We do multicultural cooking classes as well.]]> 2023-07-11 22:54:24 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950668 AINA In Schools curriculum & resources https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950696 2023-07-11 22:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950696 making art in the garden from garden materials- soil paint, plant dye- also nature journaling, drawing from nature https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950777 2023-07-11 22:54:59 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950777 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950813 I speak about food in a very inclusive way and always model how students can express their thoughts on a dish. ]]> 2023-07-11 22:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950813 Painted prompts/ signs for tools to gain independence https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950994 2023-07-11 22:56:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642950994 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951021 Try to have culturally inclusive equipment and utensils]]> 2023-07-11 22:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951021 Things I want to try https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951038 Food memory lesson 
Kitchen tool exploration
What is organic lesson
Provide more opportunities for movement]]> 2023-07-11 22:56:15 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951038 I think having a scaffold for success is always a good idea, especially when working outside. For example, when looking at a worm, students can choose to look only, touch it, or hold it https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951052 2023-07-11 22:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951052 Rent Mason Bees https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951255 https://rentmasonbees.com/]]> 2023-07-11 22:57:03 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642951255 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642952817 2023-07-11 23:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642952817 https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642953213 https://humanlibrary.org/]]> 2023-07-11 23:04:04 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642953213 Ag in the Classroom Curriculum Matrix https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642953928 https://agclassroom.org/matrix/]]> 2023-07-11 23:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642953928 Native Hawaiian Plants & Pacific Voyaging https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642956030 Follow the Hawaiian voyaging canoes that are traveling around the world to find the commonalities of indigenous people.
https://hokulea.com/moananuiakea/

Teacher resources are great:
https://waahonua.com/content-library/]]> 2023-07-11 23:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/Edible_Schoolyard/o3e09auz0vnruwm4/wish/2642956030