Erie Elementary School
Program Type:
Garden Classrooms
Number of Individuals Program Serves:
500
Year Founded:
2012
About the Program:
Our school gardens serves as living classrooms or outdoor laboratories where our fourth and fifth grade children can apply academic subjects such as natural sciences mathematics languages and even fine arts. Our fourth and fifth grade children can practice their social and life skills and learn hands-on how to grow healthy food and eat well. Our teachers have cited an increased engagement through physical learning self-esteem and responsibility.