Hollyhocks and Honeybees: Garden Projects for Young Children (9781929610204): Sara Starbuck, Marla Olthof, Karen Midden. Worms Eat Our Garbage: Classroom Activities for a Better Environment (9780942256055): Mary Appelhof, Mary Frances Fenton, Barbara Loss Harris. French Fries and the Food System. Digging Deeper: Integrating Youth Gardens Into Schools & Communities (9781884430046): Joseph Kiefer, Martin Kemple, Melanie Manaugh, Robin Wimbiscus.
Farm to Table & Beyond (LiFE 2) Gardening Wizardry for Kids. Flow Learning™ Chart - Sharing Nature Worldwide. Bird Calling: In North America, you can call small birds to come close by making a “pssh-pssh” sound (a method used by birdwatchers). Here, a Brazilian girl in the Mata Atlântica rainforest uses a wooden call to attract birds. In Heartbeat of a Tree, children of any age use stethoscopes to listen to the circulatory system of a tree. (Thinbarked trees work best.) Sitting Quietly, Reflecting: Writing poetry and drawing one’s “best view” are among the Journey to the Heart of Nature exercises that help people bond with a “special place” in nature. Share Inspiration: Reflecting on our personal experiences in nature, and sharing them with others, clarifies and strengthens them. Math in the Garden. Botany on Your Plate.