The Farmers Market: A Family Field Trip Full of Lessons
Few summer activities create as many memories as a family trip to the farmers market. September is the season of abundance, and markets are brimming with peaches, melons, peppers, okra, freshly baked breads, and jars of local honey. For children, a visit to the farmers market is an adventure filled with colors, smells, and friendly faces.
Garden to Classroom: Learning Through Harvest
In early childhood classrooms, September is a month filled with wonder. Gardens that children planted in spring or early summer are now bursting with produce, colors, and textures that spark curiosity. For young learners, this is the moment when they see that their care such as watering, weeding, and observing truly makes a difference.
Classroom to Garden: Bringing August’s Harvest Indoors
August gardens are awash in color: deep reds of tomatoes, golden kernels of corn, and the dark green of okra pods. In the ECE classroom, we can harness that bounty to spark curiosity, fine-motor skills, and early science exploration.
July Blog: Summer Harvest Fun in the Childcare Classroom
Summer is a time of growth and abundance, and even if you can’t visit a farm or market, you can bring the harvest experience into the childcare classroom!
🌿June Blog: Things to Do with Early Learners at the Farmers Market
June is the perfect month to take early learners on a trip to the farmers market! If you’re looking for hands-on activities to engage young children, here are a few ideas to make your market visit meaningful and fun.
🍓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.
Little Garden Chefs: No-Cook Recipes with Kids in May
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.
Cooking with Kids This Spring: Fresh Finds from the Farmers Market
Spring at the farmers market is full of vibrant colors, fresh flavors, and the excitement of new seasonal produce. It’s the perfect time to get kids involved in meal preparation—starting with selecting their own ingredients at the market! Cooking together helps children develop confidence in the kitchen, explore new flavors, and build a lifelong appreciation for fresh, local food.
Embracing Freshness: Using Fresh Produce to Make Fun Fall Snacks for Kids
As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, fall brings a bounty of fresh produce that’s perfect for our little ones. Introducing children to fresh fruits and vegetables not only promotes healthy eating habits but also fosters a lifelong appreciation for nutritious foods. Here’s why fresh produce is essential for children and how fun fall snacks can make trying new fruits and veggies an exciting adventure!
From Farm to Toddler’s Table: Eating Local Foods as a Family
Though most local grocery suppliers offer some form of organic or healthy options for produce, two resources that Kaitlyn has always treasured are local fruit stands and farmer’s markets.
