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Two pre-school age children help each other with a hose and watering can in the garden. Kindness in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
black swallowtail butterfly caterpillar on feathery leaves Plants for Black Swallowtail Butterflies
An avocado pit with a sprout growing out the top. It is suspended above a glass of water using toothpicks. Kitchen Scrap Gardening Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A purple, blue, and green splatterpaint with a pinecone nearby. Painting with Pinecones K-2, 3-5
Gardening with Kids Basics, A seasonal Gardening Toolkit for ECE Educators. There is a picture of a sunflower in a pot. The KidsGardening, NHSA, and Scotts Miracle-Gro logos are at the bottom. Gardening with Kids Basics Preschool
An apron-shaped piece of paper on a green backgound. The paper has the words "My seed packet" on it, and other small words and drawings in colorful marker. My Seed Packet K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Two strips of paper in a glass of liquid; the paper is yellow at the bottom and white at the top. Leaf Pigments Experiment K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Lettuces growing in soil with dividers in between them Square Foot Salad Garden 3-5, 6-8
Compost in a chain link fence and compost in a wooden box. Enriching Soil with Compost 3-5, 6-8
Children jumping up and crouching down, about to jump. There is garden produce in front of them and a building behind them. Garden Games K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A white and black furry mammal, called a black and white ruffed lemur, on a tree branch. Phenomenal Pollinators K-2, 3-5, 6-8
A plate of sugar cookies with edible flowers Edible Flower Cookies Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child with short dark hair has their eyes closed and is sniffing a green plant. Engaging Sensory Systems in the Garden
A child holding a pen, writing on a clipboard. They are seated in a garden. Writing Prompts for Storytelling in the Garden
A paper hummingbird on a pipecleaner, which is twirled around a person's finger. Garden Finger Puppets Preschool, K-2, 3-5
A plowed field with a blue sky in the horizon Exploring Tilling vs. No-Till Gardening 9-12
A snow-covered tree branch, with a blue sky in the background. Winter Survival
Handmade seed packers with labels written in sharpie. Support Biodiversity by Starting a Seed Library 6-8, 9-12
A bouquet of lavender, a cloth sachet, and a few brown envelopes. Gifts to Grow and Gather in the Garden
A bouquet of dried colorful flowers Preserving Buds and Blooms 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A plant leaf that looks like a heart Introduction to Trauma-Informed Care Practices in the Garden
A blue bird sits on a branch, with yellow oak leaves around the bird. Exploring the Mighty Oak 3-5, 6-8
Acorns and oak leaves on a branch The Oak Trees’ Mighty Role in Habitats and Humanity
A clear glass jar, filled with water with acorns sunk to the bottom and also floating on the top of the water. Acorn Sink or Float Experiment Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Hydroponic lettuce sprouts, which are growing out of small holes in a white plastic unit. There are several rows of white plastic. Selecting a Hydroponic Unit
Children wearing gnome hats and smiling at the camera. A few are holding small items and one is giving the peace sign. A bouquet of yellow daffodils is in the foreground. Create Your Own Garden-Inspired Performance K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Three houseplants in pots. The pots have cut-out eyes and mouths pasted on. Funny Face Planters Preschool, K-2, 3-5
Desert plants in landscaping. There are cactus-like plants, rocks, and stone pathways. Conserve Water with Xeriscaping Techniques
A handmade sun catcher in a window, with colorful flowers. Garden Suncatchers Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A garden sign that says "No Spraying" next to the orange flowers Bugs in Balance 3-5, 6-8
Rocks and flower petals Pollinator Water Station Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A brown mushroom growing in moss. Decomposition Nature Walk Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child in a purple shirt holds up a painted wooden sign that reads Community Garden Wanda’s Roses and the Power of Community Gardens K-2, 3-5
Four kids in a garden, waving at the camera Top Ten Tips for Gardening with Kids
A smiling child holds out a seedling. Start a Legacy Plant 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kids in a circle with their hands in the middle. Only their arms are visible in the photo. Providing Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors in the Garden
White pieces of paper attached to a green bush Create a Wishing Tree Preschool, K-2, 3-5
A small lemon tree growing in an orange pot Compact Plants for Small Garden Spaces 9-12
Hands holding seedlings Plant Breeding 101
A miniature playscape of tiny animals, blue glass stones, and small green plants. Small World Play in the Garden Preschool, K-2
A child's hands hold half an acorn, shaped like a heart. Object-Based Storytelling in the Garden K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A handmade paper journal that reads My Field Journal with a drawing of a tree. The background is red. Make a Field Journal Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A variety of plants, fruits, and nuts around a red crown. Invent a Plant-iful Holiday K-2, 3-5
A wreath made of green leaves and red berries Wreaths Around the World
Carved radishes and a carved turnip Vegetable Carvings Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A white-flowered plant at night, with a black background What Do Plants Do at Night?
A mason jar lantern with autumn leaves on the outside Autumn Leaf Lanterns Preschool, K-2, 3-5
A lunch tray showing a hamburger, pickles, pickles, fries, a milk carton, salad. What’s for lunch? 6-8, 9-12
A teen stirs a bowl of yellow vegetables The Many Benefits of Cooking with Kids
Pumpkins with jack-o-lantern faces painted on them, lined up on the edge of a garden bed with orange flowers in it Pumpkin Play Preschool, K-2, 3-5
Lettuce growing hydroponically Suelo versus agua: explorando la hidroponía 6-8, 9-12
wildflower lesson Maravillosas flores silvestres K-2, 3-5
A child's muddy feet in mud ¡El suelo está vivo! 6-8, 9-12
Compost in a plastic bag Bolsas de observación de descomposición K-2, 3-5
Curled up green ferns Plantas prehistóricas 3-5, 6-8
Garden bulbs that are sprouting thick green stems Botánica de bulbos 3-5
Various cut fruits and vegetables Fruta vs Verdura K-2
A purple African violet in front of green leaves Haga plantas nuevas y mantenga las viejas (propagación asexual) K-2, 3-5
photosynthesis La fotosíntesis maneja el mundo 3-5, 6-8
hands planting sunflower seeds Crea un calendario de plantación de huertos escolares K-2, 3-5
A rainbow of fruits and veggies forming a circle Come un arcoiris 3-5
A single seed in a compostable pot filled with soil. One other seed is on the outside of pot. Viaje al Centro de una Semilla K-2, 3-5
A cut avocado, black beans in a pot, and a brown root laid out together Celebrating the Heritage of Hispanic Foods
Kids holding up produce outside a school Exploring the Flavors of Your Community K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Various plants that can be used for dyes Explorando los Tintes Vegetales K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Seedlings and soil in compostable pots La Relación Planta-Suelo 3-5
Cacao pods Creating with Chocolate Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Container of fresh picked loose lettuce leaves and salad greens from the garden Cultiva tu propia ensalada Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A group of kids in a range of ages and sizes Jardinería por edades Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
seed ball garden activity Bolas de semillas Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
assortment of pressed flowers and leaves on white paper Flores y hojas prensadas Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
3 jars of pickled vegetables Fácil de Encurtidos en el Refrigerador Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Two young children smile and hold a potted vegetable plant. Jardinería en contenedores para niños Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
scrap paper pots that are filled with soil and starting to sprout seeds Reduciendo, reutilizando y reciclando en el jardín Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A clear soda bottle with the top cut off holds a plant growing in water. Next to the bottle is a silver piece of equipment that looks like a computer mouse Hidroponía de bricolaje Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
close up of plants growing in a terrarium Construyendo un terrario Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
butterfly puddle Creando un charco para mariposas Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A young child, smiling softly to the camera, holds a marker to paper, writing a math equation. Diversión matemática con plantas Preschool, K-2, 3-5
A very simple painting of a flower, butterfly, and worm, in brown soil-paint. Arte usando tierra Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Yellow butterfly on a purple flower Plantando un jardín de mariposas Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child handles worms on a yellow tray. Next to them is a green bin filled with soil. Worms At Work K-2, 3-5
Six kids standing in front of a garden made of 5-gallon white buckets Upcycling: Save Money, Prevent Waste, Forge Connections
Paper heart valentines on red background Corazones de papel de San Valentín hechos en casa Preschool, K-2, 3-5
A child standing over egg cartons filled with soil 10 Reuse and Repurpose Activities Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child paints next to a tall sunflower Nurturing Creativity in Kids
A frame and a paper with brown / purple watercolor paintings. Watercolors from the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child wearing a face covering stands in front of an array of vegetables from the garden Celebrating Diversity in the Garden 9-12
A monarch caterpillar crawls on a milkweed plant with yellow flowers The Role of Native Plants and Pollinators in Biodiversity
A butterfly and a yellow insect visit bright pink flowers Biodiversity Detective Preschool, K-2
Carrots and peas and other vegetables Food Exploration K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child holds bouquet of lavender next to their head. Art and Science of Aromatherapy
A child sitting with crossed legs and their arms out in a meditative pose Mindfulness in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Purple, orange, and white flowers Nurturing Resilience in Gardens — and Kids
Kids using rakes and other tools to clean out messy garden beds Organize a Garden Cleanup
three plant people made from pantyhose with grass growing for hair and googly eyes Personas Planta Preschool, K-2, 3-5
An avocado pit with a sprout growing out the top. It is suspended above a glass of water using toothpicks. Jardinería con restos de cocina Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Adult and child hands hold a mound of soil Lecciones para Crecer: Necesidades de las plantas 3-5
Pink radishes with green tops Lecciones para Crecer: Partes de las plantas 3-5
A butterfly visits a pink flower in a garden Lecciones para Crecer: Los polinizadores 3-5
Raised garden beds in a concrete area Accessible Garden Paths
A child in a wheelchair uses a trowel in a raised garden bed Design an Accessible Garden 9-12
A young child holding a green plastic watering can Practice Fine Motor Skills in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5
Two kids holding up colorful hand lenses to their faces, making their eyes look big Ethnobotany 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
child in garden with face partially hidden by plants Using Garden Books as Windows and Mirrors Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
indoor five senses garden with signs for each sense Making Garden Signs for Accessibility to All K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
group of garden signs made from wood and painted with vegetable names in different languages Creating Signs for Culturally Relevant Plants 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A child's hand on top of a painting of lots of hands Create a Collaborative Mural Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Three children on a rooftop garden, they are sitting down in front of plants with white notebooks open in front of them Growing Rooftop Gardens 9-12
A child stands in front of a vertical shoe organizer that is planted with soil and plants. Pocket Planter Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Kids working in a small space garden in front of a school. Two are using wheelbarrows and two are using long-handled garden tools. Urban Gardening Benefits and Techniques K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Garden-Inspired Writing K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Garden Adjective Adventure K-2
Plant a Living Diorama Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A Multitude of Gratitude 3-5, 6-8
Farm to School: A Win-Win-Win Model Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Thanks a Bunch! K-2, 3-5
nutrition in the garden Teaching Nutrition in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
How Youth Gardens Can Support Social Emotional Learning Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Self-Expression in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Design a Healing Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
plant fall bulbs for spring blooms Bulbs: Fall Planting for Spring Blooms Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
child sorting weeds into paper bag Weigh the Waste Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
yellow mushroom in woods Fun with Fungi K-2, 3-5
Make a Pollinator Field Guide Preschool, K-2
Child peering out from a bean fort Friendship Fort Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Earth Day Fun Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
seed paper in shape of earth Earth Day Wildflower Seed Paper Preschool, K-2, 3-5
3 jars of pickled vegetables Easy Refrigerator Pickles Activity Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
Paper heart valentines on red background Homemade Paper Valentine Hearts Preschool, K-2, 3-5
sketching a tree A Year in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
vegetable kabob Rainbow Vegetable Kabobs Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Yellow butterfly on a purple flower Plant a Butterfly Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
children removing compost from a compost bin Compost Your Way 6-8, 9-12
Fungus Among Us K-2
Hornet on allium flower Love for the Bugs! 3-5, 6-8
photograph of Earth taken from space Sustainable Gardening Ideas from Around the Globe 9-12
hands planting sunflower seeds Create a School Garden Planting Calendar K-2, 3-5
succulent plant with rosette Amazing Adaptations of Succulents 3-5
burdock bur showing hooks that cling to clothes and fur Plant-Inspired Products 3-5
A young child in a hot pink shirt looks down at their belly, where a butterfly has landed Little Seeds Pollinator Pals Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8
milk carton with soil to imitate landfill Learn About Landfills 3-5
Exploring food forests Exploring Food Forests 6-8, 9-12
Propagating baby succulent plants Grow Baby Succulents Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
making a lasagna garden Make a Lasagna Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Hummingbird activity Hooked on Hummingbirds Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
A large cluster of small dark purple berries Native Berries Growing Guide
Ginger root Ginger Growing Guide
Fireweed, a cluster of purple flowers Fireweed Growing Guide
Fava beans, long green bean pods. Fava Beans Growing Guide
A close up of collard greens, which have broad leaves and gathered together like a cabbage. Collard Greens Growing Guide
Amaranth, with big green leaves and even bigger long trails of magenta flower plumes Amaranth Growing Guide
succulent houseplants Succulents
borage plant growing in garden Borage and Other Compost Plants
gourds growing guide Gourds Growing Guide
Blueberries Blueberries Growing Guide
teaching outside Teaching Outside Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
wheatgrass growing guide Wheatgrass Growing Guide
bug hunt Bug Hunt Preschool, K-2
Earthworms: The Good, the Bad, and the Bizarre 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
orange mushroom growing on forest floor Soil Fungi: A World of Wonder Beneath Our Feet 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Ground beetle showing large mandibles Attract Beneficial Ground Beetles with a Beetle Bank! 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Service Learning: Helping Kids and Communities Grow K-2, 3-5, 6-8
building a hugelkultur mound garden with woody layer at bottom Hugelkultur: Layered Mound Gardens K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
sourdough bread and kombucha Foods We Ferment — And Why 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Interactive Spring Planting Calendar Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
handmade fern print wrapping paper Earth-Friendly Gift Wrapping
wooden compost bin with fresh kitchen scraps Troubleshooting Compost Problems
native american growing techniques Native Wisdom: Growing Techniques of Indigenous Peoples 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Food Forests Food Forests
wildflower lesson Wonderful Wildflowers K-2, 3-5
best crops hydroponics Best Crops for Hydroponics
hydroponic farming Hydroponic Farming 3-5, 6-8
A clear soda bottle with the top cut off holds a plant growing in water. Next to the bottle is a silver piece of equipment that looks like a computer mouse DIY Hydroponics Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
seed starting hydroponics Starting Seeds for Hydroponics
Plant families for pollinators Plant Families for Pollinators
Dandelions growing guide Dandelions
Pollinator Jeopardy Pollinator Jeopardy K-2, 3-5
Pollinator Patch The Pollinator Patch Preschool, K-2, 3-5
The cover for Discovering Hydroponics, which shows a water droplet and magnifying glass Discovering Hydroponics K-2
Exploring Hydroponics 3-5
Exploring Hydroponics Exploring Hydroponics 3-5
A young child, smiling softly to the camera, holds a marker to paper, writing a math equation. Plant Math Fun Preschool, K-2, 3-5
radish seeds in soil Room to Grow K-2, 3-5
square foot gardening Square Foot Gardening
Compact Vegetable Varieties for Small-Space Gardens
pollinator journal Pollinator Journal Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Two young children smile and hold a potted vegetable plant. Container Gardening for Kids Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
photosynthesis Photosynthesis Runs the World 3-5, 6-8
Radish Radish
photosynthesis 101 Photosynthesis 101
raised garden beds at a school garden Starting a School Garden Program: Overview
food waste Can School Gardens Impact Food Waste in America?
fruit and vegetable art Fruit and Vegetable Art Preschool, K-2, 3-5
Various cut fruits and vegetables Fruit vs. Vegetable K-2
chinese noodle bean Chinese Noodle Bean
seed catalog fun Seed Catalog Fun Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Two pre-school age children help each other with a hose and watering can in the garden. Kindness in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
garden mentorship program Garden Mentorship Program K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Pansies Pansies
Tropical Rainforests Tropical Rainforests 3-5, 6-8
bromeliads Bromeliad Basics Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
seed viewer Visor de Semillas Preschool, K-2
seed viewer Seed Viewer Preschool, K-2
Bromeliad growing guide Bromeliads
Exploring Herbs Exploring Herbs Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Scents of the holidays image The Scents of the Holidays Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
amaryllis The Amazing Amaryllis Preschool, K-2
poinsettia growing guide Poinsettia
A very simple painting of a flower, butterfly, and worm, in brown soil-paint. Soil Art Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
healthy soil in fall Seven Ways to Nurture Healthy Soil in Fall Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Lettuce growing hydroponically Soil vs. Water: Exploring Hydroponics 6-8, 9-12
tulip growing guide Tulip
wildlife inventory Wildlife Inventory Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
birdscaping Birdscaping to Feed and Shelter Birds Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
birds garden ecosystem Birds and the Garden Ecosystem 6-8
beautyberry Beautyberry
plant fall bulbs for spring blooms Bulbs: Fall Planting for Spring Blooms Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
carnivorous plants growing guide Carnivorous Plants
carnivorous plant lesson plan Plant Adaptations of Carnivorous Plants K-2, 3-5, 6-8
carnivorous plants The Intriguing World of Carnivorous Plants Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
mouse melon Mouse Melon
shapes and patterns in nature Photographing Shapes and Patterns in Nature 3-5, 6-8
garden photography Garden Photography: Simple Techniques Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
photo fun Photo Fun Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
corn growing guide Corn
read in the garden Read in the Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
Oliver's Vegetables Garden Literature: Exploring Oliver’s Vegetables Preschool, K-2
Seedfolks Garden Literature: Exploring Seedfolks 6-8, 9-12
read in the garden Create a Reading Garden Preschool, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
The cover of the book Growing Food shows two children looking at and touching a vine-y pea plant. Growing Food 3-5
The cover of GrowLab, which shows a graphic of a seed sprouting out of soil.