🍓June Blog: Things To Do with Early Learners in the Classroom
If you can’t take your early learners out to the farm or market, why not bring the farm experience into the classroom? Here are some great ways to introduce farm-to-table lessons this June.
Taste of the Farm: Planting Seeds of Learning with Farmer Shelia DanielsÂ
On Earth Day, we had the joy of bringing the farm experience directly to the children of Kids of Character Learning Center, LLC in Livingston, Alabama. With 7 dedicated teachers and nearly 40 bright, energetic students, the day was filled with hands-on discovery, laughter, and learning—all led by local farmer Shelia Daniels of Sowing and Growing.Â
Little Garden Chefs: No-Cook Recipes with Kids in MayÂ
Springtime in Alabama brings a burst of life to garden space, and there’s no better time to bring young children into the garden to learn, explore, and create. For early childhood educators, gardening offers rich, hands-on experiences that nurture curiosity, responsibility, and healthy habits. And guess what? You don’t even need a kitchen to turn these garden moments into snack-time fun. Â
Growing Curiosity in the ECE Garden – May Adventures
May is a wonderful month for young children to explore the garden! The weather is warm, plants are blooming, and insects are busy doing their work. Gardening in the classroom or outdoor space helps children develop responsibility, observation skills, and a connection to the natural world.Â
Engaging Families in Your ECE Program with Farm to ECE ActivitiesÂ
Farm to ECE activities are successful with a team effort, especially when families are involved! Engaging families in your Farm to ECE activities, whether it is gardening, food and farm education, or local food purchasing, can be beneficial for your ECE program, as well as the families and children you serve. This blog post includes tips for involving families in your activities this spring!Â
Springtime in the Garden: Exploring Fresh Food in Early Childhood ClassroomsÂ
This month, let’s bring the farmers market and garden into the classroom with fun, hands-on activities that introduce children to fresh, seasonal foods while building important skills like observation, fine motor development, and curiosity about the world around them.Â
December in the Garden: Early Childhood Adventures
Gardening with young children in December is an experience that blends exploration, learning, and a touch of holiday wonder. While most gardens have settled into their winter slumber, there are still plenty of activities and lessons to be shared with little ones.Â
Farm to Table in Early Childhood: A Journey with Boots on the Farm Consulting, LLCÂ
Farm-to-table learning brings fresh, local ingredients to the table, creating rich experiences that engage young children with the journey their food takes from the farm to their plates. This approach to early childhood education inspires curiosity, builds healthy habits, and connects kids with the natural world around them.
October Garden Highlights:Â Explore and Observe with a Garden Scavenger Hunt!
This month, the garden becomes a classroom in itself, where every change can spark a conversation and every task can be a learning experience. It’s a reminder that, even as we prepare for winter, there’s still so much growth and discovery to be had.
September in the Garden: Growing Young Minds with Early Childhood Education Gardens
September has always held a special place in my heart as an early childhood educator. It’s a time of new beginnings—fresh faces in the classroom, the excitement of a new school year, and the start of cooler weather that breathes new life into our garden. For me, the garden is not just a place to grow plants, but a vibrant classroom where young children can explore, learn, and connect with nature in meaningful ways.
