The first step, “Learn to Grow” is about getting our hands in the dirt and planting seeds. Each student keeps a journal to document their garden work. Journal entries will include seed selection, depth and spacing of seeds, and daily observations.
Next comes “Grow to Learn“, where students explore through literature the results of their garden. Successes and failures are part of the process, and finding resources – individually or as a class – is central to the learning experience.
But learning doesn’t become knowledge until it’s shared. That’s where “Grow to Share” begins. Sharing is a priority in the classroom – whether it’s students exchanging insights in the garden or presenting their observations to the class. Because sharing is a skill, it must be practiced and supported.
The final part of the blog also focuses on advocacy. We’ll explore topics such as curriculum design, learning standards, assessment practices, and legislative actions – critical conversations for those who seek for higher achievement in education.
