Pre-Kindergarten

Children's Day School - Farm and Garden Program

At CDS we recognize that an intimate relationship with nature is critical for a child's full development. Our large, sunny schoolyard features an organic garden and farm, home to chickens and sheep that give children opportunities to experience first-hand the connections inherent to a healthy ecosystem, as well as to develop a sense of place and season. The CDS farm and garden program has three educational objectives for our students:

river road unitarian universalist congregation

A vegetable and native plant raised bed garden at the RRUUC church used by the Religious Education program on sundays.

Ideias na Mesa

The virtual network Ideias na Mesa is a place where people can registrate and share experiences related with food and nutritional education in Brasil. The project was developed by the Social Development Ministery in Brasil with the Observatory of Food Security and Nutrition policies from the University of Brasília (UnB). 

The Henry Ford & Henry Ford Academy

The Henry Ford celebrates 300 years of American history and innovation at Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, Ford Rouge Factory Tour, and Benson Ford Research Center.

Mission Montessori Schools

OUR MISSION
Our mission is to prepare and provide the most natural and life supporting environment for the child, observing the child and continually adapting the environment to support the fulfillment of the child's greatest potential—physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.

Our GOALS are:

A Step Ahead Preschool

Preschool and Kindergarten

Ages From 2 - 6 years old

Centennial Montessori School

I am the Outdoor Educator at Centennial Montessori School in San Mateo.  We are a small private Montessori that serves children from 18 months- 5th grade.  

We started our outdoor program 2 years ago and have open flow from the classrooms.  Children can choose to come outside to care for the garden and spend time in our outdoor environment throughout the day.  The program and environment are still evolving and as always the garden is a work in progress.  

Burdick Greenhouse

Burdick built a hoophouse in order to teach our students about how and where our food comes from. The hoop house is new to us this year and we are experimenting with what plants and vegetables are for each growing season. Currently we have the kids working side by side with staff on planting plants, watering and weeding in the greenhouse. We are expanding our learning to growing the plants from seeds in the classroom and after that the possiblities are endless.

Veggiecation Program

Veggiecation® is an evidence-based children's culinary nutrition-education program that promotes and educates communities on the health benefits of vegetables and how to prepare them in simple, unique, affordable, and most importantly, delicious ways.  Veggiecation lessons allow children and parents to develop the culinary skills that will empower them to prepare meals that are health conscious and environmentally sustainable.  This ability will benefit participants throughout their lives and allow them to make food choices that are socially conscious and give them the power to take respons

Growing Great Schools

Growing Great Schools inspires communities to create a culture of wellness by connecting food, health and the environment.

The vision of Growing Great Schools is to empower students and their families to become active participants in their nutritional and phyisical health, while caring for the planet.

Our iniatives include:

  • School Gardens
  • Farmers Markets
  • Food Education curriculum
  • Chefs Move to School
  • Salad Bars to Schools

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