Summer Institute for Garden-Based Teaching

The Washington Youth Garden hosted the Virtual Summer Institute for Garden-based Teaching in 2020. The series was designed for pre-K through grade 5 classroom teachers, but is relevant to all teachers.

You should watch this training if you are interested in:

• Increasing student engagement by providing hands-on learning experiences for students,
• Increasing the amount of time teachers are teaching standards-based, hands-on lessons in the school garden and on school grounds, and
• Supporting other teachers within your school to use the garden as a teaching tool and community resource.

Topics included:

• What Is Your Why: School Gardens with Purpose
• Designing Your School Garden and Team
• Gardening Basics
• Outdoor Group Management
• Teaching in the Garden: Getting Creative with Standards-based Lessons

For more information about the Summer Institute for Garden-Based Teaching program, please contact Sam Ullery, school garden specialist, at [email protected].