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Posted @withregram • @roomtoplay An oldie, and s

Posted @withregram • @roomtoplay An oldie, and still a favourite with our Kinders. Using paint chips helps our youngest students notice the nuance of colours that exist in our Winter garden. Plus, the names of the colours are fun too! 😎

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The Classroom Gardener returned to schools this Fa

The Classroom Gardener returned to schools this Fall for in person facilitation! We SO missed our Garden Days with students in the Spring. We are busy pulling weeds that went wild over the summer, planting garlic and tucking the beds in with a warm layer of insulating leaves as mulch.

#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum
#playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Classroom Gardener returned to schools this Fall for in person facilitation! We SO missed our Garden Days with students in the Spring. We are busy pulling weeds that went wild over the summer, planting garlic and tucking the beds in with a warm layer of insulating leaves as mulch. #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener">

The Garden Classroom series will run again this ye

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Garden Classroom series will run again this year through VanDusen Botanical Garden. It will look a little different this year! We’ll be meeting online once a month (which means you can join if you don’t live in the lower mainland!) Registration is now open. Space is limited. Registration link in profile.">

If you’re a teacher wanting to teach outdoors th

If you’re a teacher wanting to teach outdoors this year, be sure to check out CBEEN’s new online store!

Our new Outdoor Learning Store is NOW OPEN! https://outdoorlearning.store/ Place your orders by Sept 9th for class sets of outdoor learning equipment and supplies. All proceeds go back to supporting outdoor learning non-profits that support educators and learners in our region, including Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA) and Take Me Outside.

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="If you’re a teacher wanting to teach outdoors this year, be sure to check out CBEEN’s new online store! Our new Outdoor Learning Store is NOW OPEN! https://outdoorlearning.store/ Place your orders by Sept 9th for class sets of outdoor learning equipment and supplies. All proceeds go back to supporting outdoor learning non-profits that support educators and learners in our region, including Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), Environmental Educators Provincial Specialist Association (EEPSA) and Take Me Outside.">

Posted @withregram • @westcoastseeds Here's our

Posted @withregram • @westcoastseeds Here's our list of seeds to start in August for fall and winter harvests. These fast-growing seeds are cold hardy and will thrive as the nights get cooler in late August and September. ⠀
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Check the first average frost date for your area. In the Lower Mainland of BC, the first frost date is not usually until November 2nd. ⠀
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Please note some exceptions for the following seeds, peas plant before August 15th and for chives, corn salad, and radishes plant after August 15th. Lastly, for cauliflower start indoors, transplant first week September for fall harvest.⠀
#westcoastseeds

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Posted @withregram • @westcoastseeds Here's our list of seeds to start in August for fall and winter harvests. These fast-growing seeds are cold hardy and will thrive as the nights get cooler in late August and September. ⠀ ⠀ Check the first average frost date for your area. In the Lower Mainland of BC, the first frost date is not usually until November 2nd. ⠀ ⠀ Please note some exceptions for the following seeds, peas plant before August 15th and for chives, corn salad, and radishes plant after August 15th. Lastly, for cauliflower start indoors, transplant first week September for fall harvest.⠀ #westcoastseeds">

Teaching our students to respect and care for ever

Teaching our students to respect and care for every single living thing. Environmental stewardship may sound like a really big concept to teach, but start small, and students will begin to understand that all life is interconnected. A child that cares about the creatures in their own space, will eventually care about their neighbourhood, city, country, and planet. Place-based learning at its finest.
Happy Earth Day 🌎, get outside and find some worms!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum
#playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Teaching our students to respect and care for every single living thing. Environmental stewardship may sound like a really big concept to teach, but start small, and students will begin to understand that all life is interconnected. A child that cares about the creatures in their own space, will eventually care about their neighbourhood, city, country, and planet. Place-based learning at its finest. Happy Earth Day 🌎, get outside and find some worms! #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener">

Experiencing challenges while homeschooling during $Experiencing challenges while homeschooling during a pandemic?? Take your “class” outside! Planting veggies with your kids is a wonderful break from screentime. Get them to help every step of the way: hands in the dirt creates a great anxiety release (for you AND them), label the sidewalk for a spelling lesson, understand fractions, measurement, and calendar time by using your garden as a practical tool, or take an art break with a sketch pad and spring flowers. Visit our website for a ton of outdoor learning opportunities! #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener$

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Experiencing challenges while homeschooling during a pandemic?? Take your “class” outside! Planting veggies with your kids is a wonderful break from screentime. Get them to help every step of the way: hands in the dirt creates a great anxiety release (for you AND them), label the sidewalk for a spelling lesson, understand fractions, measurement, and calendar time by using your garden as a practical tool, or take an art break with a sketch pad and spring flowers. Visit our website for a ton of outdoor learning opportunities! #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener">

Out came the sun and dried up all the gloves! 🧤

Out came the sun and dried up all the gloves! 🧤
Feeling lucky to have nature working with us ☀️ at a time of year when the soil is cold and wet!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum
#playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="Out came the sun and dried up all the gloves! 🧤 Feeling lucky to have nature working with us ☀️ at a time of year when the soil is cold and wet! #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener">

We are back in the garden! Students at Simon Frase

We are back in the garden! Students at Simon Fraser Elementary are starting seeds in paper pots made with potmakers from @westcoastseeds ! It’s a great way for students to get a head start on some April crops like lettuce, scallions and broccoli. We are also direct seeding kale, radish, arugula and companion flowers like nasturtium and marigolds to keep our school garden pest-free! What are you planting in your school garden?
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum
#playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="We are back in the garden! Students at Simon Fraser Elementary are starting seeds in paper pots made with potmakers from @westcoastseeds ! It’s a great way for students to get a head start on some April crops like lettuce, scallions and broccoli. We are also direct seeding kale, radish, arugula and companion flowers like nasturtium and marigolds to keep our school garden pest-free! What are you planting in your school garden? #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener">

The Classroom2Communities Conference this weekend

The Classroom2Communities Conference this weekend was a 2 day whirlwind of connecting with so many passionate environmental educators! It was a super inspiring experience and one that assured us that students are being led in the right direction! A positive relationship between children and nature is essential to shaping adults that care about their place and their planet. “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the
world we live in.” -Rachel Carson

#psaday #c2cconference #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling

<img src="https://theclassroomgardener.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png" alt="The Classroom2Communities Conference this weekend was a 2 day whirlwind of connecting with so many passionate environmental educators! It was a super inspiring experience and one that assured us that students are being led in the right direction! A positive relationship between children and nature is essential to shaping adults that care about their place and their planet. “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in.” -Rachel Carson #psaday #c2cconference #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling">

As our season comes to an end, we are completing t

As our season comes to an end, we are completing the ever exciting task of collecting leaves to mulch our garden! We tuck our garden beds in to stay warm and cozy over the winter, prevent weeds and soil erosion, as well as adding nutrients to the garden. Students love to say “goodnight!” to the veggie beds!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling

Pumpkins 🎃 are such a wonderful cross-curricula

Pumpkins 🎃 are such a wonderful cross-curricular teaching tool!
We can:
🌼discuss pollination 📏measure the circumference week by week 🤔estimate the number of seeds inside 🖌create art and imagine all the faces they can wear 📜learn the history behind where pumpkins originated and which cultures grew them ➰discuss tensile strength of pumpkin vines 📚write and tell stories about who ate this pumpkin(!) 📩save the seeds for next year’s garden, or sell them to raise funds for garden supplies, teaching students the value and economics of food!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling

It was truly inspiring to see so many young people

It was truly inspiring to see so many young people showing up and speaking passionately about climate justice today. We even spotted some of our gardening students! Through place based learning, our students learn to care about their garden, their school, their city, country, and their planet. A connection established with nature becomes a lifelong mutual friendship; to feed the belly, find a place of belonging and solace, and create environmental stewards in every student we teach. 🌎

#climatestrike #climatejustice
#fridaysforfuture #hope #climatecrisis #gretathunberg #inspiringyouth
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling

If you are lucky enough to spot a spider construct

If you are lucky enough to spot a spider constructing a web, it’s a lovely moment to slow down with your class and enjoy a quiet garden moment watching the master architect at work. From counting concentric circles for primary students, to predator/prey relationships, to discussions around tensile strength for intermediate students, spider webs are a wealth of learning opportunities!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #outdoorclassroom #optoutside #explorerkids #enviroed #outdooreducation #takemeoutdoors #wildschooling

We truly believe that pulling a carrot out of the

We truly believe that pulling a carrot out of the ground is a life-changing experience that every kid should get the opportunity to do. The smell! The flavour! Dirt under the fingernails! A true sensory experience for students of all ages.
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild

First day back in the garden and TONS of food to h

First day back in the garden and TONS of food to harvest! We maintain our school gardens over the summer to ensure the students come back to healthy veggies and happy gardens!
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild

We are so excited to get back to school and into t

We are so excited to get back to school and into the gardens! There are still lots of seeds to sow through September as the weather cools down, and the garden is a great place to bring your class for mindful observation, practicing measurement and math skills, story workshopping and artistic sketching, to name a few. Enjoy your outdoor classroom while the sun is still shining! ☀️🌱📚 #vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild

Radishes are looking (and tasting!) perfect at Spu

Radishes are looking (and tasting!) perfect at Spul’u’kwuks Elementary! The end of the school year is a time for enjoying our harvest and reflecting on how much we’ve grown this year! 🌱🌿🥕
#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum #playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild

All hands on deck for an assembly line of harvest

All hands on deck for an assembly line of harvest salad prep at Ecole Cedardale! Ending the school year by tasting the food we’ve grown, practicing mindful eating, and enjoying a moment so quiet in the garden that all we can hear are the birds in the trees...and the sound of crunching veggies!

#vegucation #learntogrow #schoolgarden #futurefarmers #gardenkids #farmtoschoolbc #emergentcurriculum
#playoutdoors #outdoorlearning #nochildleftinside #learningthroughplay #earlylearning101 #whatevertheweatherkids #runwildmychild #classgarden #classroomgardener

Chafer beetle. Enormous garden pests and they’re

Chafer beetle. Enormous garden pests and they’re everywhere right now. In June the adult beetles emerge from the soil and mate in swarms at night. Females lay their eggs in July and so begins the life cycle again. If you find these beetles in your garden, best to completely remove them. Normally, I recommend relocating garden pests in school gardens to the bug hotel, but these guys go straight into the city compost bins!

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