Tim, the Junior Master Gardener program has a wonderful early childhood curricula that is targeted for children ages 4 and 5. H This curricula focuses on plant and garden learning, food exposure, physical activities, parent engagement and use of songs/centers and children's literature to support implementation and engagement. Content of this curriculum has been written by Head Start teachers, kindergarten
teachers, and content experts. All lessons and activities have been reviewed, tested, and creatively presented to maximize age-appropriate
cognitive learning, while encouraging positive behavioral change for better health. It is aligned to both National Head Start Early learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF) and also aligned kindergarten educational standards.
Here is a link to a PDF about the Early Childhood Learn Grow Eat & GO curricula and the associated curricula units, parent engagement pieces, and other classroom resources .
https://jmg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/EC-LGEG-1-pager-front-back-92721.pdfAdditionally, here is the link to the full website with the Early Childhood information and resources including sample lessons.
https://jmgkids.us/earlychildhood/Please feel free to contact me or our staff at the International Junior Master Gardener program office at Texas A&M University if you have further questions for our team.
www.jmgkids.usThanks Lisa
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Lisa Whittlesey
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-06-2023 02:56:39 PM
From: Tim Larson
Subject: PRE-K garden
Good afternoon;
I am new to gardening at school, and I have promised a composting garden for one of my district PRE-K programs, and I would love to hear from everyone on what works and what doesn't.
Does anyone have any ideas on getting Pre-K students involved?
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Tim Larson
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