Sam Houston Elementary

Our school works very hard promoting healthy eating and healthy habits. The Physical Education department runs a very successful program, teaching about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Our entire school community is involved from our students to our teachers, staff, and parents are always learning and spreading the news about making the right choice. That is why this project is important to our school specifically because students will continue learning about healthy eating and gardening also teaches focus and patience, cooperation, teamwork and social skills. This project will help the students gain self-confidence and a sense of "capableness" along with new skills and knowledge in food growing.
From past gardening experience we've learned that garden-based teaching addresses different learning styles and intelligences; our non-readers can blossom in the garden! We are positive that our achievement scores will improve because learning is more relevant and hands-on. Our students will continue reinforcing their learning about living a fit and healthy lifestyle as they spend more time active in the outdoors and start choosing healthy foods over junk food.