How to Incorporate Gardening into Kindergarten and First Grade Curriculum

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Published June 22, 2012
Subject: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music
Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Place of Learning: Garden Classroom, Kitchen Classroom, Academic Classroom
Resource Type: Lessons
Grade Level: Kindergarten, Grade 1
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Denise Del Gianni
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How To Incorporate Gardening into Kindergarten and First Grade Curriculum
Cross Curricular Activities
By Marilisa Sachteleben
Published on HowToDoThings.com

"Gardening with children is a perfect hands-on multi-sensory activity. Gardening and plant care can be a stand alone curriculum if you incorporate it into each content area. Here is a guideline to incorporate a gardening unit or project into every aspect of your kindergarten or first grade curriculum."

 

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