Non-Fiction Picture Books
Dig, Plant, Grow: A Kid’s Guide to Gardening. Felder Rushing This book includes projects such as bean teepees, stepping stones and plant labels.
Fiction Picture Books
The Carrot Seed. Ruth Krauss A timeless book that teaches children about nature, patience, and believing in yourself.
Curricula and Activities
The Growing Classroom. Gary Appel and Roberta Jaffe. A garden based science and nutrition curriculum for teachers Grades 2-6.
Creating School Garden Programs
Plant a Seed Watch It Grow Master Gardener Association of San Diego County. Helps teachers in San Diego County start and maintain a school garden, and integrate the garden into the curriculum.
Garden Books
Books are a terrific way to integrate the school garden and the curriculum. With the current interest in school gardens so high, there are many books written about children’s gardens and gardening—too many for us to share here and keep current. We will list a few of our favorites. You can find a synopsis and […]